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Henri-Édouard-Prosper Breuil often referred to as Abbé Breuil (February 28, 1877 - August 14, 1961), was a French archaeologist and paleontologist, famous for his studies of prehistoric cave art, such as that discovered at Altamira and Lascaux. Through his recording of the details of such art he was able to develop a system to analyze the styles of art and the time periods in which they were produced, as well as interpret the meaning underlying the images. His imaginative writings, combined with beautiful illustrations, inspired readers and were instrumental in bringing the art of ancient peoples to the attention of the world.

The unicorn, a legendary creature usually depicted with the body of a horse, but with a single—usually spiral—horn growing out of its forehead, is one of the most revered mythical beasts of all time. Appearing in numerous cultures, the unicorn has come to be a symbol of purity and beauty, and is one of the few mythical creatures not associated with violence, danger, and fear.