Clik here to view.
The Russian indrik beast most closely resembles a gigantic bull, at least the size of an elephant, with the head of a horse and a large horn protruding from its head...
The indrik beast, which gets its name from the Russian word edinorog, meaning "unicorn," is said to live on a legendary mountain known as the Holy Mountain or Saint's Mountain.
Depending on the region of Russia, the Indrik-beast's mountain is either completely uninhabited by humans, or only holy humans are allowed to set fot on its ground.
The Holy Mountain is presented as a fertile ground similar to Avalon or Garden of Eden in some contexts. In others, it might be considered a barren, rocky wasteland.
The indrik beast was said to be so large that the Earth shook when it walked.
This may have been a mythical explanation for earthquakes. Alternatively, it may have been used to emphasize the powerful nature of the animal as a symbol for the wilderness.
There are no current online references to the indrik beast's mythical diet.
In legends, it might have been said to be a carnivore like the Persian karkadann unicorn, or it might have been a large but gentle herbivore...
According to a legend, Indrik has rescued people from a drought...
So, the Indrik beast's legacy and spirit persist in our collective memory-- even as we advance our scientific understanding of the past...
More:
http://bit.ly/1l3dAyw
See Unicorn:
Post ImagE: http://bit.ly/1fDCEF7
Clik here to view.