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Dec 2018
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Unicorns

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According to mythical beliefs, the unicorn is a shy creature, living deep in the forest and rarely venturing near people. The creature is found in literature dating back to 1800 B.C.E. and is referenced in the King James Bible. Was Lancelot a genetic mutation or a descendant from a real species?  Thank you to MYTHOLOGY Host, Vanessa for helping out with this ... Show More
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