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Beyond dragons, the unicorn evokes a sense of wonder through its association with purity and rarity. Despite its aesthetic charm, the unicorn was once viewed through a darker lens, possessing fierce traits. The myth of the unicorn is deeply rooted in antiquity, potentially taking shape from creatures like the elasmotherium, a prehistoric rhinoceros with a singular horn. Though conclusive evidence tying this creature to unicorn legends is elusive, it fuels speculation about how ancient peoples could have misinterpreted these fossils, conjuring tales around them.