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In the original texts, unicorns go by the [[Hebrew]] name ''Re-em'' whereas the [[Greek]] [[Septuagint]] used the name ''Monokeros''.<ref name="dinobible">[http://www.genesispark.com/genpark/bible/bible.htm "Dinosaurs in the Bible"], Genesis Park</ref> ''Unicorn'' itself is [[Latin]]. All three names mean "one [[horn]]". | In the original texts, unicorns go by the [[Hebrew]] name ''Re-em'' whereas the [[Greek]] [[Septuagint]] used the name ''Monokeros''.<ref name="dinobible">[http://www.genesispark.com/genpark/bible/bible.htm "Dinosaurs in the Bible"], Genesis Park</ref> ''Unicorn'' itself is [[Latin]]. All three names mean "one [[horn]]". | ||
| − | While popularly characterized as a horned member of the horse [[baramin]], it is likely that the unicorn was actually quite unhorselike. One recognized theory is that the unicorn was actually the rhinoceros,<ref name="unicorn_id"/> however a growing number of Creation researchers are theorizing that the unicorn was actually a member of the [[triceratops | ceratopsian]] baramin.<ref name="dinobible"/> | + | While popularly characterized as a horned member of the horse [[baramin]], it is likely that the unicorn was actually quite unhorselike. One recognized theory is that the unicorn was actually the [[rhinoceros]],<ref name="unicorn_id"/> however a growing number of Creation researchers are theorizing that the unicorn was actually a member of the [[triceratops | ceratopsian]] baramin.<ref name="dinobible"/> |
| − | Post-Noachian references<ref name="unicorn_id"/> to unicorns have | + | Post-Noachian references<ref name="unicorn_id"/> to unicorns have led some researchers to argue that unicorns are still alive today. At the very least, it is likely that they were taken aboard the [[Noah's Ark | Ark]] prior to the [[Great Flood]]. |
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Revision as of 02:31, February 24, 2007
The existence of unicorns is controversial. Secular opinion is that they are mythical. However, they are referred to in the Bible nine times,[1] which provides an unimpeachable de facto argument for their once having been in existence.
In the original texts, unicorns go by the Hebrew name Re-em whereas the Greek Septuagint used the name Monokeros.[2] Unicorn itself is Latin. All three names mean "one horn".
While popularly characterized as a horned member of the horse baramin, it is likely that the unicorn was actually quite unhorselike. One recognized theory is that the unicorn was actually the rhinoceros,[1] however a growing number of Creation researchers are theorizing that the unicorn was actually a member of the ceratopsian baramin.[2]
Post-Noachian references[1] to unicorns have led some researchers to argue that unicorns are still alive today. At the very least, it is likely that they were taken aboard the Ark prior to the Great Flood.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Identity of the Unicorn"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dinosaurs in the Bible", Genesis Park