Single horn heals or detects poison
A motif · Form · Thompson B15.7.7, Animals
3 figures carry it.
Nearby in Thompson's index
Motifs this bestiary also holds from B15 and below. The codes are the index's; the names and counts are ours.
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B15Hybrid of multiple animals 119 figures -
B15Lion rhino dragon bear fish ox composite 1 figure -
B15.1.2Multi headed body 26 figures -
B15.6Single lethal horn 6 figures
Carried by
Unicorn
The unicorn's horn, believed to possess magical properties, is said to have the ability to purify water and heal the sick
Karkadann
the Karkadann is also associated with nobility and purity in some legends, with its horn believed to have healing properties and the ability to purify water.
Camahueto
The most remarkable feature of the Camahueto is undoubtedly its horn, which is believed to possess extraordinary healing properties.