Unicorn Legend Traced to Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal
Professor Barton of the University of Pennsylvania argues that the unicorn myth traces to a Mesopotamian cylinder seal depicting a unicorn head with a single horn. He notes Sumerian signs misread as a wild ox may actually show a unicorn, linking legends across cultures and eras.
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Philadelphia
Great Britain
George A. Barton
University of Pennsylvania
Iand
Barton
Mesopotamia Valley
Hichinoceros
Ani
Harton
Upper
Mesopotamia
Thathmes
Egypt
Ine
Central Asia
Artiele
Europe
Asia
Africa
Assam
Babylon
Journal of the Society of Oriental Research
Women Disposes of Monument Business at Independence
Independence April 2 Mrs J A Lindy who has run the monument business here since her husband’s death has disposed of her interest to her brothers Joseph and Daniel Gleason both of the city. Joseph helped in the business previously and Landy long ran with Tandy & Winterford before opening the current shop near Rock Island Station. World War veteran Ilex Seurke Hitchcurk, 41 Tonner, died at Fitzsimona Hospital in Denver after tuberculosis. He was married to Veda Miner of this city. a son Bobbie survives. Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery. The item mentions other local obituaries and notices including Charles Webb Dice and William Gee with service details and family links.
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J.a. Lindy
Joseph
Daniel Gleason
Alty
Landy
Tandy & Wintehford
Crom Ohnat
Ereet al Waw
Rock
Ilex. Seurke Albert Hitchcurk
Fitzsimmona Hospital
Denver
Colo
Cann Dix
N. W
Veda Miner
Ily
Francs
Bobbie
Montana
Missoula
Sohn
Elizabeth Tracy Webb
Anna Adams
Lindley J
Marjorie Webb
Wiirenca
Anna Webb
Cedar Rapids
Hong
Hoy le Smith
Methodist Church
Oak ‘Croya
Awere Eleniny
Col. Roberts
Jaers Meke
Qoe Colleges
Gray
Frank Antley
Rock Creek
Bailey
Misa Mirth
Mr. B. King
Myre
Wrest GM
Eeelly
Willams Cees
William Gee
Ham
Tinme
Weathure Township
Road Work Delay Petition Delays Primary Route
Citizens petitioned the state highway commission to postpone contracting for the primary road from Mount Pleasant to the west county line. The commission had planned to let contracts on the project this week until action is taken.
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Pleasant
State Highway Commission
Mount Plesent
West County
Fort Madison Seeks Visit by Old Ironsides
Fort Madison editors request Navy confirmation that the Constitution may stop in Fort Madison during its proposed Mississippi tour. Local business leaders back the plan for a halt at the railroad and river crossing point, Port Madison.
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Mississippi
Port Madison
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United States
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Waterloo
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