×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Monday
23
Mar 2026
weather symbol
Athens 10°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Culture

Beyond Myth & Legend: Tracing the Footsteps of Unicorns in Ancient Cultures

The Seals of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro: Unicorn Depictions in the Indus Valley

Newsroom July 7 10:53

Throughout the annals of history, the unicorn has captivated humanity’s imagination, leaving traces of its existence in the art and artifacts of ancient civilizations. Join us on a fascinating journey as we explore the remarkable evidence of unicorn interaction in five ancient cultures: India, Sumer, Assyria, Babylon, and Persia. Through the relics left behind, we can gain a glimpse into the significance and symbolism of the majestic unicorn within these cultures.

See Also:

“Ritualistic sacrifice” found in plastic bags behind Burger King, NY officials say

>Related articles

Protothema at the bridge blown up by the Israelis in southern Lebanon – see shocking images and video

Tehran threatens to completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz – Blowing up the bridge is a prelude to an Israeli ground invasion, says Lebanon’s president (Update)

The U.S. lifts certain sanctions on Iranian oil for 30 days

One of the earliest pieces of evidence showcasing the unicorn’s association with India is found in the seals of the Harappan civilization. These seals, dating back to approximately 3000-1500 BC, depict the unicorn in a prominent fashion. The unicorn’s presence on the Harappan seals is believed to have signified its association with remarkable power and divine attributes.

Read more: Ancient Origins

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#culture#history#horse#myth#unicorn#video#world
> More Culture

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

Thriller at Limanakia Vouliagmenis: Search for a 34-year-old diver who went missing in a 28-meter-deep underwater shaft – the story of the “Devil’s Well”

March 23, 2026

March 25th: “Parades with umbrellas and light jackets” – what meteorologists say about the weather conditions

March 22, 2026

Protothema at the bridge blown up by the Israelis in southern Lebanon – see shocking images and video

March 22, 2026

Mystery solved: this is Banksy — How important is anonymity in the art world

March 22, 2026

Papastavrou in the U.S. for meetings with Chevron and ExxonMobil: Talks on fast-tracking energy agreements

March 22, 2026

Protothema in Arad immediately after Iran’s strike: Hundreds injured by ballistic missile, an entire building vanished, watch video

March 22, 2026

Tehran threatens to completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz – Blowing up the bridge is a prelude to an Israeli ground invasion, says Lebanon’s president (Update)

March 22, 2026

How the police investigation into Giorgos Tsagkarakis began – Anonymous tip, says Dimoglidi – See photos of the fake paintings

March 22, 2026
All News

> World

Protothema at the bridge blown up by the Israelis in southern Lebanon – see shocking images and video

Extensive damage to the Qasmiyeh bridge over the Litani River after the Israeli strike – aimed at cutting off Hezbollah’s access to southern Lebanon, which is described as a “red zone.”

March 22, 2026

Mystery solved: this is Banksy — How important is anonymity in the art world

March 22, 2026

Protothema in Arad immediately after Iran’s strike: Hundreds injured by ballistic missile, an entire building vanished, watch video

March 22, 2026

Tehran threatens to completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz – Blowing up the bridge is a prelude to an Israeli ground invasion, says Lebanon’s president (Update)

March 22, 2026

Daily Mail: British nuclear-powered submarine with Tomahawk missiles in the Arabian Sea

March 22, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα