A unicorn is a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn growing from the center of its head. This creature has been talked about for centuries and has been printed on lots of merchandise. Whether you believe in them or not, we surely suggest you read to the end to gain some knowledge on the history of unicorns and other facts about these magical creatures and ways you can celebrate National Unicorn Day on April 9.

“Resembling a horse or a goat with a single horn on its forehead, the unicorn appeared in early Mesopotamian artworks, and it also was referred to in the ancient myths of India and China,” according to https://www.britannica.com/topic/unicorn .It was believed that “those who drank from its horn were thought to be protected from stomach trouble, epilepsy, and poison.”

Unicorn stories and folklore were told since 2700 BC and have been described as a creature that contains great power and wisdom, according to the American Museum of Natural History. Ever since then, the unicorn has been known all around the world. In fact, the people of Scotland claim he unicorn as their national animal (check out our story on Scottish-American History Month on April 1).

Although we all know unicorns aren’t real (and if you didn’t, I’m sorry, it’s about time you knew), they’re still really popular around the United States. You have to admit, they’re pretty awesome. Unicorns have also been associated with rainbows (check out our Find a Rainbow Day story on April 3). Unicorns are influential in society as a whole and are said to represent healing, love, and wisdom. How could you not believe in them?