The Hunt of the Unicorn

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    The Hunt of the Unicorn (1495-1505), also know as The Unicorn Tapestry, is a series of seven tapestries depicting the hunt, capture, and killing of a unicorn. Because each tapestry is different their size varies, ranging from 368 x 378 cm. to 368 x 261 cm. Through out the series of tapestries, the colors of the tapestry are vivid and rich despite their age. Woven from silk and metallic threads, the colors range from blood red to hunter green to pale blue and ivory. No space is wasted or devoid of

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    when they think of the unicorn, picture something out of a child’s fantasy; something that can not and has not existed. However, as scientists look back on cultures around the world, they find something very different. They find evidence from countries far apart, that the unicorn was extraordinarily popular, and that many believed in its existence (“Myth and Origin”). Though specific details of its appearance and/or behavior have differed, many aspects about unicorns in different cultures

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    Ages the unicorn was thought of as being a strong and fierce animal associated with chastity and virginity. It was during this time that unicorns began appearing in artwork and tapestries. The Unicorn Tapestries have been one of the most popular tapestry wall hangings since the medieval era. The Unicorn Tapestries is a set of seven tapestries dated c. 1495-1505 from Brussels. They each hang at 12'1" x 8'3." They are Franco-Flemish work and are commonly referred to as The Hunt of the Unicorn. The

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    Unicorn Whales The Narwhal Macey Savell Narwhal You might think that unicorns are real, well you’re kind of right. Narwhals are whales that have a tooth that looks like a unicorn horn. They’re called “Unicorns Of The Sea.” Habitat Narwhals population estimates indicate around 45,000-50,000 individuals. Narwhals are mostly found in the Atlantic and Russian waters of the Arctic. They have been known to travel around Greenland to Eastern Russia. (www.defenders.org) Description

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    The griffin and unicorn are both beautiful creatures made by the gods. Unicorns are mythical creatures from the Roman times that had the body of a large horse and the strength of 25 horses. But what made it special is the fact that it had a spiraling, golden horn projecting from it's forehead that had magical healing powers. Kings and emperors would like to have unicorns during times of war to heal soldiers. Griffins are the king of animals. The front part of their bodies are eagles while their

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    pissed off at people. Would that make him human? Would lack of that ability make him inhuman? Look at the debates over Deckard's status. Does Scott's announcment that he was a replicant make him any less human? He dreams not of electric sheep, but of unicorns. What is there about him that makes him inhuman? Roy's death in the final scenes is a very poignant example of this particular theme. Replicants have a built-in maximum life span of four years, and Roy's time is up. Here's his parting soliloquoy:

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    “Loyalty is the pledge of truth to oneself and others"(Valves-Boardley).In his novel, The Once and Future King, T.H. White demonstrates many aspects of loyalty. He shows loyalty within the families of Morgause and her sons, and through King Arthur and his court.Loyalty to King Arthur is a tenacious issue with the Knight's Court throughout White's writing. Sir Lancelot even questions where his loyalty should be placed: with that being with friends, his code of chivalry, or even with the love of his

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    It is the 21st century, a new corporation has made robots that are nearly identical to humans. The police have hired bounty hunters whose job it is to shoot on sight. This is not called execution, it is called retirement. This is the opening crawl of Blade Runner but with a few changes to make it more vague. The changes are not just to prevent plagiarisation, they are to show the similarities between the movie and the book. Many people do not know that Blade Runner is inspired by the novel by Philip

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    Drilly: A Short Story

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    Remember Billy that astute sheep that got sick?Well he's healthy now very healthy actually, he has three little sheep babies. i know right impossible, but it's authentic! One of the children name is Lilly she was authenticity she knew all the answers that Billy asked. Jase the second child would always authenticate on every thing, from pearl boxes percent of counting calories. The other son's name is Christian he was the most pickiest out of all them , at the dinner table there was delicacies

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    not lived in vain. He dedicated his life and his magic to show the people in power how things should be done for the good of the people. 15. Morgause’s sons hunt to hunt the unicorn so they can serve. They do end up killing the unicorn but when their mother finds out about it is she is furious because she was unsuccessful with her unicorn hunting and she beats them. 16. Arthur decides to make a round table so there is not head of the table. 17. Merlyn talks about Hitler and Jesus. Hitler tried

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