The Unicorn

‘He is said to be shrewd since neither principalities, powers, thrones, nor dominations can comprehend him, nor can hell hold him. He is small because of the humility of his incarnation. He said, “Learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart.” This was spoken well of the unicorn.’

Physiologus: A Medieval Book of Nature Lore

‘When next he comes down to drink at the wells she will be there, stripped naked; and when he sees her beckoning he will embrace her, and then the wild beasts will reject him.’

The Epic of Gilgamesh