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A '''unicorn''' was a mythical beast similar in appearance to a [[horse]], but with a single long horn in the middle of its head. At least one account indicated unicorns to have actually existed. ([[COMIC]]: | A '''unicorn''' was a mythical beast similar in appearance to a [[horse]], but with a single long horn in the middle of its head. At least one account indicated unicorns to have actually existed. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Horn of a Dilemma (comic story)}}) | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[Assassin]] [[Doom]] was contracted to kill the idea of the unicorn. She convinced everyone that a unicorn specimen owned by [[Seller (The Horn of a Dilemma)|a seller]] was a fake with the help of [[Jo Grant]]. ([[COMIC]]: | [[Assassin]] [[Doom]] was contracted to kill the idea of the unicorn. She convinced everyone that a unicorn specimen owned by [[Seller (The Horn of a Dilemma)|a seller]] was a fake with the help of [[Jo Grant]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Horn of a Dilemma (comic story)}}) | ||
According to [[George Litefoot]], the [[Narwhal]], a [[horn]]ed [[Cetacea]]n, was thought to be the origin of the unicorn [[myth]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | According to [[George Litefoot]], the [[Narwhal]], a [[horn]]ed [[Cetacea]]n, was thought to be the origin of the unicorn [[myth]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Ruthven Inheritance (audio story)}}) | ||
In the [[1890s]], [[Henry Gordon Jago]] joked that [[London]] would one day be invaded by killer unicorns. ([[AUDIO]]: | In the [[1890s]], [[Henry Gordon Jago]] joked that [[London]] would one day be invaded by killer unicorns. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Backwards Men (audio story)}}) | ||
The [[Second Doctor]] encountered a unicorn in the [[Land of Fiction]]. ([[TV]]: | The [[Second Doctor]] encountered a unicorn in the [[Land of Fiction]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Mind Robber (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[Ceffyl]] of [[Tír na n-Óg]] resembled unicorns by design. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Ceffyl]] of [[Tír na n-Óg]] resembled unicorns by design. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)}}) | ||
In [[2002]], unicorns appeared in [[San Francisco]] due to a dimensional scar. ([[PROSE]]: | In [[2002]], unicorns appeared in [[San Francisco]] due to a dimensional scar. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Unnatural History (novel)}}) | ||
"The Unicorn" was the alias of [[Ada Mullins]]. ([[TV]]: | "The Unicorn" was the alias of [[Ada Mullins]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Unicorn and the Wasp (TV story)}}) | ||
[[File:10DY1 15 A Horse a Horse King Unicorn.jpg|left|thumb|[[Richard III of England|Richard III]] is saved by [[Unicorn (A Rose by Any Other Name)|a Unicorn]]. ([[COMIC]]: | [[File:10DY1 15 A Horse a Horse King Unicorn.jpg|left|thumb|[[Richard III of England|Richard III]] is saved by [[Unicorn (A Rose by Any Other Name)|a Unicorn]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)}})]] | ||
After [[Rose-the-cat]] removed part of [[the TARDIS]]' [[wall]] with a [[chainsaw]], causing great disturbances throughout all of [[time]] and [[space]], [[Richard III of England|Richard III]] was rescued at [[Ambion Hill]], [[Leicestershire]] by [[Unicorn (A Rose by Any Other Name)|a unicorn]] after he begged for a [[horse]] in [[1845]]. ([[COMIC]]: | After [[Rose-the-cat]] removed part of [[the TARDIS]]' [[wall]] with a [[chainsaw]], causing great disturbances throughout all of [[time]] and [[space]], [[Richard III of England|Richard III]] was rescued at [[Ambion Hill]], [[Leicestershire]] by [[Unicorn (A Rose by Any Other Name)|a unicorn]] after he begged for a [[horse]] in [[1845]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)}}) | ||
The [[Bestiary of Legendary and Magical Creatures]] created a unicorn out of [[toilet]] paper. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Bestiary of Legendary and Magical Creatures]] created a unicorn out of [[toilet]] paper. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Phoenix (short story)}}) | ||
[[Iris Wildthyme]] had a unicorn statuette in her [[Celestial Omnibus|TARDIS]]. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Iris Wildthyme]] had a unicorn statuette in her [[Celestial Omnibus|TARDIS]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Old Flames (short story)}}) | ||
The Doctor once claimed that he was a unicorn. ([[PROSE]]: | The Doctor once claimed that he was a unicorn. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Borrowed Time (novel)}}) | ||
One version of [[David Banderson]]'s ''[[Variations]]'' had a unicorn that didn't believe in people. The [[Tenth Doctor]] told [[Donna Noble]] that this was odd because "unicorns definitely do believe in people". ([[PROSE]]: | One version of [[David Banderson]]'s ''[[Variations]]'' had a unicorn that didn't believe in people. The [[Tenth Doctor]] told [[Donna Noble]] that this was odd because "unicorns definitely do believe in people". ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Once Upon a Time (DWAN short story)}}) | ||
The [[Fifth Doctor]] knew a version of the story of [[Noah's Ark]] in which [[Noah]] had to leave behind unicorns, [[centaur]]s, [[basilisk]]s and many other such [[animal]]s. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Fifth Doctor]] knew a version of the story of [[Noah's Ark]] in which [[Noah]] had to leave behind unicorns, [[centaur]]s, [[basilisk]]s and many other such [[animal]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Perfect Day (short story)}}) | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
{{Section cleanup|''[[The Brilliant Book 2012]]'' is a [[T:VS|valid source]].}} | {{Section cleanup|''[[The Brilliant Book 2012]]'' is a [[T:VS|valid source]].}} | ||
*[[File:Igotacat.jpg|thumb|A panel featuring a unicorn [[Colour|coloured]] in [[blue]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)|A Rose by Any Other Name]]'')]]According to ''[[The Brilliant Book 2012]]''{{which}}, a book that contains [[Tardis:Valid sources|non-narrative]] based information, in [[River Song's World]] unicorns were a pest in [[London]], alongside [[Cyclops]] and [[Satyr]]s. | *[[File:Igotacat.jpg|thumb|A panel featuring a unicorn [[Colour|coloured]] in [[blue]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)|A Rose by Any Other Name]]'')]]According to ''[[The Brilliant Book 2012]]''{{which}}, a book that contains [[Tardis:Valid sources|non-narrative]] based information, in [[River Song's World]] unicorns were a pest in [[London]], alongside [[Cyclops]] and [[Satyr]]s. | ||
*In [[COMIC]]: ''[[A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)|A Rose by Any Other Name]]'', when the [[Tenth Doctor]] exclaimed "I GOT [[Rose-the-cat|A CAT]]!!', among the illustrations in the panel was a unicorn [[ | *In [[COMIC]]: ''[[A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)|A Rose by Any Other Name]]'', when the [[Tenth Doctor]] exclaimed "I GOT [[Rose-the-cat|A CAT]]!!', among the illustrations in the panel was a unicorn [[colour]]ed in [[blue]]. | ||
[[Category:Mythological creatures]] | [[Category:Mythological creatures]] | ||
[[Category:Fictional species from the real world]] | [[Category:Fictional species from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Myths and legends from the real world]] | [[Category:Myths and legends from the real world]] | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 5 March 2024
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A unicorn was a mythical beast similar in appearance to a horse, but with a single long horn in the middle of its head. At least one account indicated unicorns to have actually existed. (COMIC: The Horn of a Dilemma [+]Loading...["The Horn of a Dilemma (comic story)"])
History
Assassin Doom was contracted to kill the idea of the unicorn. She convinced everyone that a unicorn specimen owned by a seller was a fake with the help of Jo Grant. (COMIC: The Horn of a Dilemma [+]Loading...["The Horn of a Dilemma (comic story)"])
According to George Litefoot, the Narwhal, a horned Cetacean, was thought to be the origin of the unicorn myth. (AUDIO: The Ruthven Inheritance [+]Loading...["The Ruthven Inheritance (audio story)"])
In the 1890s, Henry Gordon Jago joked that London would one day be invaded by killer unicorns. (AUDIO: The Backwards Men [+]Loading...["The Backwards Men (audio story)"])
The Second Doctor encountered a unicorn in the Land of Fiction. (TV: The Mind Robber [+]Loading...["The Mind Robber (TV story)"])
The Ceffyl of Tír na n-Óg resembled unicorns by design. (PROSE: Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark [+]Loading...["Cat's Cradle: Witch Mark (novel)"])
In 2002, unicorns appeared in San Francisco due to a dimensional scar. (PROSE: Unnatural History [+]Loading...["Unnatural History (novel)"])
"The Unicorn" was the alias of Ada Mullins. (TV: The Unicorn and the Wasp [+]Loading...["The Unicorn and the Wasp (TV story)"])
After Rose-the-cat removed part of the TARDIS' wall with a chainsaw, causing great disturbances throughout all of time and space, Richard III was rescued at Ambion Hill, Leicestershire by a unicorn after he begged for a horse in 1845. (COMIC: A Rose by Any Other Name [+]Loading...["A Rose by Any Other Name (comic story)"])
The Bestiary of Legendary and Magical Creatures created a unicorn out of toilet paper. (PROSE: Phoenix [+]Loading...["Phoenix (short story)"])
Iris Wildthyme had a unicorn statuette in her TARDIS. (PROSE: Old Flames [+]Loading...["Old Flames (short story)"])
The Doctor once claimed that he was a unicorn. (PROSE: Borrowed Time [+]Loading...["Borrowed Time (novel)"])
One version of David Banderson's Variations had a unicorn that didn't believe in people. The Tenth Doctor told Donna Noble that this was odd because "unicorns definitely do believe in people". (PROSE: Once Upon a Time [+]Loading...["Once Upon a Time (DWAN short story)"])
The Fifth Doctor knew a version of the story of Noah's Ark in which Noah had to leave behind unicorns, centaurs, basilisks and many other such animals. (PROSE: Perfect Day [+]Loading...["Perfect Day (short story)"])
Behind the scenes
- According to The Brilliant Book 2012[which?], a book that contains non-narrative based information, in River Song's World unicorns were a pest in London, alongside Cyclops and Satyrs.
- In COMIC: A Rose by Any Other Name, when the Tenth Doctor exclaimed "I GOT A CAT!!', among the illustrations in the panel was a unicorn coloured in blue.
