4 Mythical Animals With Horns We'd Love To See In This World

Who doesn't want to see a unicorn, anyway?

Sophia

• Published in Animals
• September 7, 2022

There is an estimated number of 8.7 million species roaming in this world that we live in, and while a lot of us do have our reliable animal companions such as our pet dogs and cats, nothing truly beats the satisfaction of seeing fictional majestic animals even if they can only be seen on screens and photos, right?

Well, too bad we don't live in a world that's inhibited by fantastical creatures and men—unfortunately, we are stuck with the most mundane things. But not really. All we need is a little imagination, right?

If you are a fan of Harry Potter or Game of Thrones and the like—or you were obsessed with Greek mythology while growing up, then you are certainly no stranger to seeing or reading about mythical creatures.

They may be terrifying to visualize and sometimes even more terrifying to see on our screens, but let's face it, we would love it if we could actually see them in this reality that we live in.

We're not exactly tired of the animals around us, but hey, we'll for sure pay some bucks just to see a unicorn! For a lot of us, that would definitely satisfy the inner child inside us, and that is all that matters.

But have you ever wondered how these mythical creatures came to be, especially the ones with horns? Back then, people created myths and legends for political or religious purposes.

Take a look at some of them:

1. Qilin

Think of a unicorn. Now think of it as something that came from East Asia—that's Qilin for you.

Qilins are mythical creatures that originate from Japan, Korea, China, and Vietnam. They are said to represent imperial ruling, not as rulers, but as servants.

Legend says, though, that this creature only shows up in front of a king or a godly individual.

2. Dragon

If you don't know dragons, then what rock have you been living in?

They are a common mention in legends and fairytale stories from the Western side of the world; usually depicted as huge animals of a beast kind, featuring several horns, claws, and sharp teeth.

Sometimes, they are also illustrated with wings and flying, and they are sometimes characterized by a fire-breathing mouth.

Dragons are often depicted to symbolize disasters, and bad luck and they are also often an accomplice of a villain, helping their master destroy lives.

Take Smaug from The Hobbit, for example, an epitome of a typical Western dragon; one that blows fire and grills cities while at it.

3. Asian Dragon

There are Western dragons, and then there are Asian dragons. Contrary to the Western ones, Asian dragons symbolize royalty rather than disasters.

They are symbols of the ruling of a family or a king over a kingdom; royal families from Vietnam, Korea, and China used dragon images to show off their power and strength as imperial rulers. It was believed that only a few chosen people could see these creatures.

At present time, they are still used as symbols of royalty in East Asian countries, as well as used by some households to bring in wealth and good luck.

4. Unicorn

As pure-looking as they are, unicorns are often associated with grace and virginity. They were often mentioned in Roman, Indian, and Greek cultures and mythological stories.

At present time, the popularity of unicorns is still skyrocketing, and they are still everywhere on social media. People nowadays associate them with magic and fantasy and are also often used in the aesthetics of the LGBTQ+ community.

What would our world be like if these mythical creatures are actually living here with us? Do you think it would be fun or would it be, well, dangerous for us?

Either way, we would still love it if we get the chance to see them even from afar—unfortunately, though, not in this lifetime!

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Sophia