Unicorn Stuffed Animals

What is it that draws children to mythical creatures like unicorns? Could it be that through books, movies, and television, they are made to believe that they really exist or did exist at some time long ago? Whatever it is, unicorns are as popular today as they ever were. And, to get as close to the real thing as possible, unicorn stuffed animals are the best way for a child to experience a little bit of mythical magic. Some online stores happen to have a wonderful three foot long unicorn stuffed animal that comes complete with its own saddle and reins. If a child has ever imagined what it might feel like to ride a unicorn, they can now experience it with this very unique unicorn stuffed animal.

Even though unicorns have been depicted for centuries in folk tales, poems, songs, and stories, they remain one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the world. There is wide held belief that unicorns actually existed, but not one has seen one in many a century. In addition, the horse-like, white animal we are used to in the west, is far different from the animal that is depicted in Chinese folklore in the east. The only commonality between the two, is the unicorn's single horn. Any unicorn stuffed animal that you purchase today, is of the same description we see in the movies and on television; they are generally white (though colors can vary from pinks to blues and so on), have horse-like bodies and features, in addition to a single horn on its forehead. Given its Western traditional looks, a child will have no problem identifying a unicorn stuffed animal.

Unicorns were said to have first appeared about 5,000 years ago to give the secrets of a written language to Chinese Emperor Fu Hsi. In 2697 B.C., some 4,700 years ago, another unicorn appeared, this time in the garden of the Chinese Yellow emperor Huang Di. The emperor believed that the sighting meant the reign of his kingdom would be long and peaceful.

Like China, there were other Asian countries that also believed in unicorns. In Japan, unicorns were known as 'Kirin' and had the body of a bull and a shaggy mane. Unlike China, however, where they believed unicorns were good, unicorns in Japan were a source of fear, especially to criminals. It was believed that Japanese unicorns could detect guilt and as a result, judges would call upon these creatures during legal disputes so as to determine which of the parties were guilty. The unicorn would stare at the guilty party..

Whatever you believe about unicorns, it is hard to take away the purity and all around good children see in them. They seem to have the ability to tap into a child's very vivid imagination to the point that they really do believe they exist. It should not come as a surprise then, that a child might prefer a unicorn stuffed animal over an iconic teddy bear, simply because of the magic and mystery they represent.

Angeline Hope is a collector of huge stuffed animal toys. You can view a selection of huge stuffed animals including unicorn stuffed animal toys at MyBigPlush.