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While popularly characterized as a horned member of the horse [[baramin]], it is likely that the unicorn was actually quite unhorselike. One recognized theory is that the unicorn was actually the [[rhinoceros]],<ref name="unicorn_id"/> however a growing number of Creation researchers are theorizing that the unicorn was actually a member of the [[triceratops | ceratopsian]] baramin.<ref name="dinobible"/> | While popularly characterized as a horned member of the horse [[baramin]], it is likely that the unicorn was actually quite unhorselike. One recognized theory is that the unicorn was actually the [[rhinoceros]],<ref name="unicorn_id"/> however a growing number of Creation researchers are theorizing that the unicorn was actually a member of the [[triceratops | ceratopsian]] baramin.<ref name="dinobible"/> | ||
| − | Post-Noachian references<ref name="unicorn_id"/> to unicorns have led some researchers to argue that unicorns are still alive today. At the very least, it is likely that they were taken aboard the [[Noah's Ark | Ark]] prior to the [[Great Flood]]. | + | Post-Noachian references<ref name="unicorn_id"/> to unicorns have led some researchers to argue that unicorns are still alive today. At the very least, it is likely that they were taken aboard the [[Noah's Ark | Ark]] prior to the [[Great Flood]], though it is unclear whether Indiana Jones was able to rescue this particular Ark from the clutches of the vile [[Nazis]]. |
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| + | It was further posited by noted American poet and all-around swell guy Shel Silverstein that [[Noah]] forgot to bring the unicorn aboard the [[Noah's Ark | Ark]]. [[God]] responded to this theory by smiting Mr. Silverstein in 1999 at the senseless age of 68. | ||
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Revision as of 01:44, March 8, 2007
The existence of unicorns is controversial. Secular opinion is that they are mythical. However, they are referred to in the Bible nine times,[1] which provides an unimpeachable de facto argument for their once having been in existence. Christian apologists have advanced various arguments that the biblical unicorn was not a fantasy animal. [2][3]
In the original texts, unicorns go by the Hebrew name Re-em whereas the Greek Septuagint used the name Monokeros.[4] Unicorn itself is Latin. All three names mean "one horn".
While popularly characterized as a horned member of the horse baramin, it is likely that the unicorn was actually quite unhorselike. One recognized theory is that the unicorn was actually the rhinoceros,[1] however a growing number of Creation researchers are theorizing that the unicorn was actually a member of the ceratopsian baramin.[4]
Post-Noachian references[1] to unicorns have led some researchers to argue that unicorns are still alive today. At the very least, it is likely that they were taken aboard the Ark prior to the Great Flood, though it is unclear whether Indiana Jones was able to rescue this particular Ark from the clutches of the vile Nazis.
It was further posited by noted American poet and all-around swell guy Shel Silverstein that Noah forgot to bring the unicorn aboard the Ark. God responded to this theory by smiting Mr. Silverstein in 1999 at the senseless age of 68.