unicorn
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The unicorn is a legendary creature that was claimed in accounts of natural history by various scholars of antiquity. Some legendary creatures originated in traditional mythology and were believed to be real creatures. It is a legendary creature described in folklore and myths.
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When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 1500
- Historical notes
- Claimed in accounts of natural history by various scholars of antiquity.
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Sources
wikipedia (2)