Scotland's Unicorn. Interesting background.

[madfloridian]

From Scottish at Heart:

The Mystical Unicorn Of Scotland

Scots have a strong sentimental streak under that practical and reserved exterior, and Scottish culture is rich in superstitions, myths and legends.

So, choosing a heraldic symbol as awe-inspiring as the unicorn makes perfect sense!

In the 5th Century AD, interpretation of a passage in the Hebrew Old Testament described an animal that scholars believed was a Unicorn.

...This may be the beginning of their association with Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, which is the basis for the legends that claimed only a Virgin could tame the Unicorn.

...The Persians, the Romans, the Greek philosophers ,and even ancient Jewish scholars, all describe a horse-like creature whose single horn had magical properties that could heal any disease or illness.

[pkdu]

1. John Olivers view on this is hilarious!

[meow2u3]

2. Is this the Unicorn you're talking about?

[madfloridian]

3. Love that song.

Haven't heard The Irish Rovers in years. Thanks for sharing.