Throughout history, people have believed in or told stories about fantastical creatures to teach

lessons, explain the unknown, or entertain others. Many of these stories originated from

accounts by travelers, interpretations of discovered animal bones, or representations of remarkable

natural events. But over time, these creatures transition from stories to mythological staples

embraced by everyday people, some of which are still shared today. Learn more about the origins

of unicorns, dragons, and mermaids on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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Let's start the episode right off with one of the most iconic and beloved legendary creatures,

the unicorns are usually depicted as stunning white horses with a spiral horn sticking out of their foreheads.

The earliest historical connotation to unicorns may date back to the Indus Valley civilization between 3,300 BC.

The connection remains uncertain as certain seals used by elites depict an animal resembling a horse with a

single horn, although some scholars question whether this truly represents a unicorn.

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