Narwhal

The narwhal (Monodon monoceros), or narwhale, is a medium-sized toothed whale that possesses a large “tusk” from a protruding canine tooth. In Inuit legend, the narwhal’s tusk was created when a woman with a harpoon rope tied around her waist was dragged into the ocean after the harpoon had struck a large narwhal. She was … Read more

Unicorn

In a Chinese Taoist legend it is said of Zhang Guo Lao, one of the 8 immortals who lived in the 8th century AD. He had a magical mare who transported him for long distances, without getting tired and could get smaller until she entered a pumpkin. In una leggenda taoista cinese si narra di … Read more