Mythology

In world mythology, the unicorn is one of the most mysterious creatures. It is pictured as a white, cloven-footed horse with a long horn. The unicorn is often pictured with a maiden, who is said to be the only person able to tame it. It is seen as a symbol of purity and resurrection of Christ.

The most famous horse in Greek mythology is Pegasus, who was born from Medusas blood after a union with Poseidon. Pegasus was the helper of Perseus and later became the riding-horse of Apollon.

Poseidon was the God of the Sea and the protector of horses in Greek mythology.

The Goddess of Intellect, Athena, also known as Hippia, had taught the people how to train horses and was the one who suggested to the Greek warriors, that they make the Trojan Horse.

In Central European mythology, the Celtic people worshipped the Sun God, Balen, and his son Gargan, who rode a white horse that made springs appear underneath its hooves.

The famous Celtic (or Gaelic) Chief, Atilla, is said to have ridden a horse, who made the earth under its hooves barren.

The Horse Goddess, Epona was seen riding on a mare with a foal at foot.

In Nordic mythology, Odin is the most famous God in Valhal. He rode the eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, in the sky and on the ocean.