Unicorn !
Think you know everything about unicorns ? Ubiquitous in contemporary popular culture, the unicorn has traversed centuries and continents. And yet, this mythical creature remains full of mysteries.
Known since antiquity, it wasn’t until the modern period that its existence was questioned. However, it did not disappear from the collective imagination. A figure of purity or the abandoned lover, it could also be portrayed as dangerous and threatening, as in certain medieval representations.
A symbol of good fortune in Asian culture, it is sought after in Europe for its medicinal properties. Its horn, in particular, is reputed to have purifying powers. Even today, the unicorn fascinates and populates fantasy literature as well as children’s worlds. It takes on various meanings, evoking singularity when brandished as a banner of gender differences, or success in the world of startups.
