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brassmonkey · 06-06-2014, 07:05 AM

Scottish fact of the week: Scotland?s official animal, the Unicorn

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A fictitious creature may seem an odd choice for a country?s national animal, but perhaps not for a country famed for its love for and long history of myth and legend, and the unicorn has been a Scottish heraldic symbol since the 12th century, when it was used on an early form of the Scottish coat of arms by William I.

Unicorns were worshipped by the ancient Babylonians, and written descriptions of them appear in texts from the ancient Persians, the Romans, the Greeks and ancient Jewish scholars, all describing a horse-like creature whose single horn had magical properties and could heal disease.

In Celtic mythology, the Unicorn of Scotland symbolized innocence and purity, healing powers, joy and even life itself, and was also seen as a symbol of masculinity and power.

During the reign of King James III (1466 - 1488), gold coins were introduced that featured a Unicorn, and at the time of King James VI of Scotland?s succeeding of Elizabeth I of England, and the resulting effective union of the two countries, the Scottish Royal Arms featured two unicorns as shield supporters. In a gesture of unity, King James replaced the one on the left with the English lion.

The symbolism was potent, for the lion and the unicorn had long been painted as enemies, vying for the crown of king of beasts, with the unicorn ruling through harmony and the lion by might.

Today, the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland still has the English lion on the left and the Scottish unicorn on the right, and the Royal Coat of Arms for use in Scotland has them the other way round.

The heraldic unicorn is pictured as being chained, because according to folklore a free unicorn was a dangerous beast.

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seeandsee · 06-06-2014, 07:05 AM

They really have great past!

PR_Glen · 06-06-2014, 07:07 AM

its hilarious you've all of a sudden developed a hatred for a country like this. Mostly because we all know you probably never leave the state...

is it the racism?

brassmonkey · 06-06-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PR_Glen

its hilarious you've all of a sudden developed a hatred for a country like this. Mostly because we all know you probably never leave the state...

is it the racism?

hate? i heard a local radio guy read the article!!!

i listen the radio while im doing things. said it b4 in my post

Ross · 06-06-2014, 07:46 AM

I'm Scottish, as in really Scottish, not USA guys saying "I'm Scottish" just because their great great great grandfather was born there. I'm born and raised in Scotland, I did not know this! Amazing but not surprising.

brassmonkey · 06-06-2014, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross

I'm Scottish, as in really Scottish, not USA guys saying "I'm Scottish" just because their great great great grandfather was born there. I'm born and raised in Scotland, I did not know this! Amazing but not surprising.

there are so many things to learn. i heard a law in my state its illegal to put a mule in the bathtub on sunday

you can be arrested

OneHungLo · 06-06-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PR_Glen

its hilarious you've all of a sudden developed a hatred for a country like this. Mostly because we all know you probably never leave the state...

is it the racism?

MaDalton · 06-06-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross

I'm Scottish, as in really Scottish, not USA guys saying "I'm Scottish" just because their great great great grandfather was born there. I'm born and raised in Scotland, I did not know this! Amazing but not surprising.

the things people come up with after a long night at the pub...

desmoines · 06-06-2014, 12:10 PM

my guess would have have been the highland cattle

RebelR · 06-06-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

the things people come up with after a long night at the pub...

You can totally picture it, a few drunken Scots sitting around the pub, loudly discussing the options, when one of them (most likely the one that was almost passed out) jolts awake and says, "why not just make it a fuckin Unicorn" everyone laughs, and when they wake up the next day, its too late.

Almost like the Robin Williams explains how golf was invented.

06-06-2014, 07:05 AM	#1
brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 77,045	Official animal of scotaland is... Scottish fact of the week: Scotland?s official animal, the Unicorn hotlinked A fictitious creature may seem an odd choice for a country?s national animal, but perhaps not for a country famed for its love for and long history of myth and legend, and the unicorn has been a Scottish heraldic symbol since the 12th century, when it was used on an early form of the Scottish coat of arms by William I. Unicorns were worshipped by the ancient Babylonians, and written descriptions of them appear in texts from the ancient Persians, the Romans, the Greeks and ancient Jewish scholars, all describing a horse-like creature whose single horn had magical properties and could heal disease. In Celtic mythology, the Unicorn of Scotland symbolized innocence and purity, healing powers, joy and even life itself, and was also seen as a symbol of masculinity and power. During the reign of King James III (1466 - 1488), gold coins were introduced that featured a Unicorn, and at the time of King James VI of Scotland?s succeeding of Elizabeth I of England, and the resulting effective union of the two countries, the Scottish Royal Arms featured two unicorns as shield supporters. In a gesture of unity, King James replaced the one on the left with the English lion. The symbolism was potent, for the lion and the unicorn had long been painted as enemies, vying for the crown of king of beasts, with the unicorn ruling through harmony and the lion by might. Today, the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland still has the English lion on the left and the Scottish unicorn on the right, and the Royal Coat of Arms for use in Scotland has them the other way round. The heraldic unicorn is pictured as being chained, because according to folklore a free unicorn was a dangerous beast. full article... __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - The Laken Riley Act Is Law! DACA ENDED - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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