. Symbolism of animals and birds represented in English church architecture . erpendicular font of Southfleet, Kent, whichhas cloven hoofs (instead of an elephantsfeet) a mane, and fierce-looking jaws. It isresting back upon its haunches. This repre-sentation not only may recall the fact of theIncarnation, but may bear witness to thepurity of fife which ought to be characteristicof all who in baptism are united to theirincarnate Lord. The one horn has been heldto signify the oneness of the Father and theSon, and the small size of the animal theextreme condescension and humility of OurLord. Mr.
. Symbolism of animals and birds represented in English church architecture . erpendicular font of Southfleet, Kent, whichhas cloven hoofs (instead of an elephantsfeet) a mane, and fierce-looking jaws. It isresting back upon its haunches. This repre-sentation not only may recall the fact of theIncarnation, but may bear witness to thepurity of fife which ought to be characteristicof all who in baptism are united to theirincarnate Lord. The one horn has been heldto signify the oneness of the Father and theSon, and the small size of the animal theextreme condescension and humility of OurLord. Mr. Jameson says that when the unicornis used in connection with certain saints, it isan emblem of female chastity. It is appro-priate especially to the Blessed Virgin Maryand to S. Justina, the pure virgin martyr ofAntioch. The unicorn of the Bible is probably awild ox, or European bison. The idea thatit had one horn is probably due to the Septua-gint, which translates the Hebrew word by/jLovoKepwi, Its horn was the symbol of powerand might, and it is thought that it may 216.
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