Yet Williams is not credulous he admits that his theory may be wishful thinking, and he’s similarly skeptical of conclusions reached by other authors. While exploring specific myths, such as the enmity between the unicorn and the lion, Williams discovers an association between unicorns and the moon in heraldry in Assyrian and Babylonian art and a metaphor for spiritual development in the tradition of the unicorn hunt: “The hunt for the unicorn is the hunt for God within the world.” Williams proposes his own theory about the origin of the unicorn early on, speculating that the extinct Elasmotherium, a single-horned relative of the rhino, may have survived long enough into human history to have inspired the legend’s iconography, finding support for his theory in the characteristics of the Islamic karkadan and in the writings of Marco Polo. Along the way, he finds nothing resembling the single-horned horse of contemporary fantasy but does find a menagerie of bull- and goatlike creatures as well as hare and feline varieties depicted in Islamic art and literature. From the Hebrew re’em, associated with the tabernacle, to the Chinese qilin, a heavenly messenger that foretold the greatness of Confucius, the author pursues the unicorn through the historical and archaeological record.
Williams uses the research he compiled for his novel, The Garden at the Roof of the World(2013), to trace the evolution of the unicorn myth through European and Eastern cultures. You can lean more about this project and sign up for our newsletter at the official project web site:įollow the news about this project on social media at and this trailer for a preview of the the story and the magical world of LACRIMOSA OF DANA:Ī scholarly examination of unicorn folklore weaves its way through art and archaeology. The novel is written by Anna Kashina, an award-winning fantasy author of the Majat Code series, and is scheduled for release this fall. And now, we get the privilege of bringing this story and characters to life in an upcoming novel that centers around the plot and characters of the game. First release in 2016, this game captured the hearts of audiences all over the world with its compelling story, vivid characters, superb action, and breathtaking artwork. This game, part of the award-winning Ys series, features Adol Christin, a swordsman and adventurer, and the story of his fated trip across the Gaete sea that lands him on a mysterious and cursed Seiren Island. We are beyond excited to announce our upcoming title: LACRIMOSA OF DANA, officially licensed novelization of the bestselling video game, Ys VIII: LACRIMOSA OF DANA, by Nihon Falcom Co.
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