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The Unicorn: The Iron Horse
monsters and myths

The Unicorn: The Iron Horse

Forget the glitter and the sparkles. The medieval Unicorn was a beast of terrible power that could kill a lion with a single strike. Only the pure of heart could approach it without dying.

2026-01-17
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2 min read
medieval-folklorebeastsforest-spirits+2
Sekhmet: The Lady of Slaughter
monsters and myths

Sekhmet: The Lady of Slaughter

She is the lioness who drinks blood. Created by Ra to punish humanity, she nearly destroyed the world in a frenzy of slaughter. She is the goddess of war, healing, and the burning sun.

2026-01-16
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3 min read
egyptian-mythologygoddesseslions+2
Simurgh: The Copper Phoenix
monsters and myths

Simurgh: The Copper Phoenix

She is the oldest living predator on Earth. She saw the world end three times. She is the mother of kings and the first surgeon in history.

2026-01-16
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2 min read
persian-mythologydivine-beastsbirds+2

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