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A story that has deeply impressed me from very early on is the legend of the unicorn. Somehow my imagination is dominated by this mysterious character, who, although a fierce fighter, freely accepted only one form of captivity. I see in it a symbol of trust. To fear is as common as instincts can be; to trust is rare and noble, therefore extremely fragile.
"According to legend, the unicorn was a fearless animal,
swift and strong. So great was his courage and daring that hunters could
Symbolic in the purity of himself, he was attracted by
her innocence, and meekly came to kneel before
her and place his head in her lap.
Captured by such a ruse and killed by hunters, the purity
of the unicorn triumphed, for the indestructible creature
returned to life again, living contentedly in captivity."
swift and strong. So great was his courage and daring that hunters could
not capture him in the chase.
Only a pure maiden had the power to ensnare a unicorn.
Symbolic in the purity of himself, he was attracted by
her innocence, and meekly came to kneel before
her and place his head in her lap.
Captured by such a ruse and killed by hunters, the purity
of the unicorn triumphed, for the indestructible creature
returned to life again, living contentedly in captivity."
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