BOOK OF THE MAGICAL MYTHICAL UNICORN Format: Paperback

The Book of the Magical Mythical Unicorn is an anthology of esoteric knowledge, myths, and legends about the most magical of beasts: the mythical unicorn. Utilizing a global lens, the authors delve into the critical importance of the timeless unicorn across multiple cultures and spiritual traditions to display the transformative energy of the creature and its larger effect on humanity’s consciousness. No other mythological creature is enjoying as rapid an ascent into the public eye and consciousness as the magical unicorn. The unicorn is now a fixture in contemporary pop culture. People young and old are captivated by the magical legends and mythology of the unicorn. This book explores a diverse assortment of tales about the unicorn, ranging from its presence in the Garden of Eden, its foretelling of the births of Confucius and the Buddha, its protection of India from the wrath of Genghis Khan’s army, and its depiction within heraldry, including in the Scottish and British thrones. It features in-depth sections on the use of the unicorn’s horn for detecting poisons and healing, the horn’s connection to the opening of the third eye, and the unicorn’s depictions in ancient Sumeria, Egypt, and many other early civilizations.

Vakasha Brenman is President of the Unicorn Archive, Inc. and is one of the foremost researchers in the field. She has devoted her life to preserving and disseminating mythological and esoteric knowledge through the creation of documentary films, theatre and illustrated children's books. Vakasha lives in New York, NY.

Alfonso Colasuonno has published poetry and short stories in a multitude of literary magazines. He was the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Beautiful Losers Magazine, a literary magazine dedicated to poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction. Alfonso instructs aspiring and emerging writers on how to advance their literary careers through his influential blog The Literary Game. He lives in Baltimore, MD.