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	karkadann: or persian unicorn as in Persian Unicorns in Types of Unicorns in Unicorn Dreams at Lair2000
		The only thing that could tame this savage animal was the ring dove; so soothing did the karkadann find their gentle calls, that it would lie peacefully beneath a tree where they were singing for hours on end.
		The karkadann, (Monoceros tyrannus) now generally believed to be extinct, was the largest of all modern unicorns.
		The body of the karkadann was as large as that of a rhinoceros, and it had a tail like that of a lion.
	lair2000.net /Unicorn_Dreams/Types_of_Unicorns/Persian/karkadann.html (938 words)

	World Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Karkadann ("Lord of the Desert") was a mythical unicorn-like creature said to live on the grassy plains of India, Persia and North Africa.
		The karkadann was an extremely fierce carnivore, hunting or driving away from its territory animals as big as the elephant.
		The only thing that could placate its fury was the ringdove's song; a karkadann would go to great lengths to protect a nest of these birds, for it enjoyed their beauty and voice.
	www.mumbaiforum.com /encyclopedia/index.php?title=Karkadann (159 words)

	Karkadann
		The Karkadann (Arabic/Farsi: Éÿ±ÉÿØÜ "Lord of the Desert") was a mythical unicorn-like creature said to live on the grassy plains of India, Persia and North Africa.
		The karkadann was an extremely fierce carnivore, hunting or driving away from its territory animals as big as the elephant.
		The only thing that could placate its fury was the ringdove's song; a karkadann would go to great lengths to protect a nest of these birds, for it enjoyed their beauty and voice.
	www.sfcrowsnest.com /scifinder/a/Karkadann.php (303 words)

	Karkadann - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The karkadann was as large as a rhinoceros and had a tail like a lion's.
		Instead of the white horn generally associated with a Western unicorn, the karkadann's forehead sported a fl corkscrew-like spiral.
		Interestingly, a very similar animal was one hunted by man, the Elasmotherium, and it is possible that it survived in Indo-Aryan traditions as the karkadann.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Karkadann (262 words)

	Karkadann, Lord of the Desert
		The oryx, a large type of antelope also in those regions, was also another creature which is believed to give rise to the karkadann; the oryx's two fl horns can appear to be a single horn when seen from the side.
		A rhinoceros and an oryx, possible influences on the karkadann legend.
		However, their was one animal that would not be frightened away and which the karkadann tolerated: the ringdove.
	www.avians.net /paragon/karkadann.htm (487 words)

	Mystical Unicorn: Legends Of The Unicorn Through Time And History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		It was a violent, warlike unicorn, born in blood and vehement in battle.
		As in western unicorn lore, the Karkadann was extremely fond of women, who were used as lures to capture the beast.
		It is said that Alexander rode a Karkadann - the famous Bucephalus, described as having the body of a horse and the head of a lion.
	www.unicornlady.net /legends.html (4279 words)

	Amazon.ca: Editorial Reviews Books: Vodka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Karkadann’s face was rawhide, a tangle of crevasses and creases: cheekbones like raised daggers, shadowed holes for eyes, a bent nail of a nose.
		Karkadann reached down into a bucket, pulled out a raw steak, and tossed it at the caged bear he kept to intimidate his debtors.
		It was typical of Karkadann that no one knew for sure; equally typical that he chose not to enlighten anyone who asked.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/books/0679311580/reviews (3364 words)

	Patchwork Universe :: View topic - Rose, Ice and Shadow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Closer still, and it was clear that it was not the beautiful spirit of the rose, nor the sinister presence of the dark lord, nor the icy blue of the cold sprite that held her attention.
		Her face ecstatic, full of wonder, tears in her eyes, the girl slowly approached Karkadann, making a small obeisance, and held her arms out to the unicorn in a gesture of love and welcome.
		Karkadann was not tame, but he was loyal.
	www.siliconhenge.com /patchwork/archive/patchforums/juniperschool/007-RoseIceandShadow1.html (2041 words)

	KARKADANN - Unexplained Mysteries Discussion Forums
		The name Karkadann is a variation of the Sanskrit "Kartajan", which means roughly "Lord of the Desert".
		Although the Karkadann is an undeniably ruthless predator, it was said that a bird known as the ringdove was able to charm the savage beast.
		Ancient historians claimed that the Karkadann so favored these birds that it would often make its home near their nest, and with an almost maternal instinct, protect these tiny avian divas from any potential harm.
	www.unexplained-mysteries.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=62084 (1235 words)

	Unicorn Protection
		This has not been sufficient as there is no world wide moratorium on hunting and many poachers are willing to risk the fines for the high rewards that can be realized from the sale of a unicorn horn to collectors of oddities.
		karkadann, and the gentle creatures of the desert no longer tremble at its call.
		The bones of the last karkadann lie beneath the desert sands, in mute testimony to the futility of seeking absolute power.
	www.lair2000.net /Unicorn_Dreams/Unicorn_Protection/Unicorn_Protection.html (1059 words)

	history_of_unicorns_of_the_western_world
		In Persia, Arabia, India, and North Africa, the ferocious karkadann, so different from the gentle ki-lin was greatly feared by humans as well as by other animals.
		However, people would occasionally attempt capture the karkadann for its horn, which could either be shaped into a magical flute or ground up an used as an antidote for poisons.
		A wild animal with one horn that was said by some to have been a karkadann had been captured and presented to Alexander's father, Philip.
	www.lair2000.net /Unicorn_Dreams/Unicorn_History/western_unicorns.html (861 words)

	War in the Clouds by Arctic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Karkadann (for that was her name) was born eight thousand years ago.
		When Karkadann awoke, she was lying on her side in an unfamiliar area.
		But not at me. They were looking at the only two unopened chests, the one with all the souls that Karkadann had killed herself for their fighting skills that he loathed to posses, and the box where my dear Arista.
	www.dragnix.net /Artistic_Section/Stories/warintheclouds.html (6714 words)

	KARKADAN
		The "Karkadann" (with two n) is a bloodthirsty saber-toothed tiger-like animal with an horn on its forehead.
		According to the mythos many knights tried to kill a "Karkadann", for the horn, the teeth and for the glory coming with it.
		But most of them failed and had to give their lives for it, anyway the rest of them succeeded in accomplishing the downfall of the "Karkadann".
	www.karkadan.de /band.php?lang=english (513 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The legend says that when they held trials the person on trial would be tied and if a k'i - lin killed him he was guilty.
		It was said that the karkadann could kill an elephant.
		The only thing that could tame a karkadann was a ring dove.
	www.vjl1987.sphosting.com /unicorns.html (296 words)

	Re: Unicorns (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Indian (from the country of India) unicorn, also known as the Karkadann, is a ferocious beast.
		The Karkadann from Indian myth and the Karkadam from Magnalucius' manuscript are obviously the same creature.
		Ctesias, the great historian from India who lived around 400 BCE, wrote of the Karkadann: "Their bodies are white, their heads dark red and their eyes dark blue.
	www.talkaboutpets.com /group/alt.mythology.mythic-animals/messages/11259.html (571 words)

	unicorn2
		The karkadann is now belived to be extinct but once flourished on the grassy plains and deserts of India and Persia, possibly even Africa (northeastern part).
		The elephant was the karkadann's greatest enemy with the rhinoceros next in line.
		It is said that the karkadann would stand for hours beneath the nest of a dove, frightning away it's (dove's) predators so that it could enjoy the dove's beauty.
	efr.unigorn.nl /unicorn2.htm (1052 words)

	limyaael: Other Species Equal-Time Day.
		Karkadanns are Arabian unicorns, the most violent beast in the deserts.
		One of the more common legends about them was that they would sometimes kill an elephant and walk around with it on their horn, until the weight and the sliding fat from the beast killed them.
		Their voices ring out over the desert, and the only thing that can soothe them is the call of the ring dove, which they will stand listening to for hours and actually allow to sit on their horns.
	www.livejournal.com /users/limyaael/170207.html (3046 words)

	[ELFWOOD] SF&F Art / Aleister Lam / 'Unicorn Variations : The Karkadann'
		The fierciest of all the unicorn breed had to be that of a Karkadann.
		The Greek Ctesias of Cnidus mentioned that this monster with the head of a wolf and hind legs with cloven hooves and a single horn protruding from its forehead between its brows;originated from India.
		The word Karkadann is perhaps a Greek corruption of the word Kartajan which means Lord of the Desert.
	elfwood.lysator.liu.se /art/a/l/aleister/the_karkadann.jpg.html (464 words)

	[No title]
		He's a karkadann." "What's the difference?" "Stronger, nastier, born of the wild magic- and not intelligent, the way that unicorns are." Damiel stroked the karkadann's neck for a moment, then turned to look at her.
		The karkadann watched her for a moment longer, and then lowered its head and bumped the short horn against the land Elwen's shoulder.
		The karkadann danced beside him in the water, snorting and tossing his mane now and then as if he smelled something that he didn't like on the wind.
	www.angelfire.com /poetry/anadrel/Mfg (14514 words)

	Einhornmagie.de - Quellen - Karkadann (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Wenn sich ein Vogel auf seinem Horn niederläßt, dann bewegt das Karkadann sein Haupt nicht, um zu verhindern, daß er verschreckt wird.
		Obwohl das Karkadann oft mit Flügeln abgebildet wird, werden diese in den Texten nicht erwähnt.
		Eine Verwechslung des Karkadann, des größten Landtieres mit dem Rukh, auch Anqâ oder Sîmurg genannt, des größten Vogels, geschah öfters, möglicherweise über ihren gemeinsamen Feind, dem Elefanten.
	www.angelseven.de /Unicorns/Quellen/Karkadann/karkadann.html (1202 words)

	FictionPress.Com Story : Hearts Desire Never Faded (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Kaltary the maker of the land as well as the creatures is the goddess of this earth.
		The mighty Flame shaped stone is the symbol of the phoenix.
		A brown star shows the Karkadann are dark creatures.
	www.fictionpress.com /read.php?storyid=1658690 (251 words)

	Mandy Loves Unicorns!!! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		When a Karkadann runs, it shakes the earth, and when it bellows, all the other animals run away.
		This unicorn also has a gentle side to it, it loves the ring dove, and will guard a ring dove's nest for hours, admiring the lovely dove.
		Its horn is straight, unlike the curved horns of the Karkadann and Ki-lin.
	www.angelfire.com /moon/unicorn_goddess/unicorn.html (1040 words)

	Patchwork Universe :: View topic - Scarlet, Silver and Sable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		As she viewed the cluster of buildings that made up the school, she thought sadly of lost Lilac and wondered once more about the powers of the sorceress Mercury who had overshadowed his mind.
		If Rose had only known it her lost Godcousin was transversing the same patch but as Karkadann galloped north, her only thought was reaching the Rose Garden.
		It took her barely any time at all to reach the mist veil and Rose saw with relief that it was indeed the familiar territory surrounding Jones' pub that lay ahead.
	www.siliconhenge.com /patchwork/archive/patchforums/juniperschool/015-ScarletSilverandSable.html (1869 words)

	My little world's Message Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
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	b4.boards2go.com /boards/board.cgi?user=karkadann (233 words)

	[No title]
		You could rid yourself of demons by eating the meat of the unicorn.
		The Arabian unicorn is known as Karkadann.
		It has a long twisted horn, and lightly darkened fur.
	unicornky.tripod.com /home.html (451 words)

	Modern Types of Unicorns
		The karkadann is now believed to be extinct but once flourished on the grassy plains and deserts of India and Persia, possibly even Africa (northeastern part).
		It is said that the karkadann would stand for hours beneath the nest of a dove, frightening away it's (dove's) predators so that it could enjoy the dove's beauty.
		An Asian unicorn, the kirin resembles a stag but has the body of a musk deer and swishes around an ox tail.
	members.tripod.com /%7Ewaterdragon/modern.html (573 words)

	Unicorn Essay by Alice Thabar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		In Arabia, the unicorn is a fierce fighter known as the karkadann.
		Like the unicorns of Europe, the karkadann was said to be tamed only by the presence of young women and that its horn could detect poison (Magical Beasts 115).
		The fabled King Arthur was said to have met a unicorn (Magical Beasts 123), while Alexander the Great was said to have one for a mount (Magical Beasts 130-139).
	stormy-night.org /fiction/unicorn.html (3060 words)

	Web de José Cejudo. Simbad el marino - segundo viaje (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Es tan sólido este cuerno, que le sirve al karkadann para pelear y vencer al elefante, enganchándole y teniéndole en vilo hasta que muere.
		Entonces la grasa del elefante muerto va a parara los ojos del karkadann, cegándole y haciéndole caer.
		Y desde lo alto de los aires se abate sobre ellos el terrible rokh, y los transporta a su nido para alimentar a sus crías.
	www.josecejudo.com /lecturas/cuentos/milyunanoches/simbad1.htm (3425 words)

	Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain cheats, codes, hints, FAQs: Sony PlayStation2
		Agency Medal Of Valor: Get all Agency ratings, Special Agency ratings, all commendations, all other medals, and the highest rank.
		Alima Karkadann's Unicorn Charm: Complete all objectives in the Yemen 1 and 2 missions.
		Medal of Distinction: Complete the single player mission deadline in all missions.
	www.gamewinners.com /playstation2/SyphonFilterTheOmegaStrain.htm (2432 words)

	The School's Message Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		By karkadann October 20, 2004 at 07:13:12 PM
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	b4.boards2go.com /boards/board.cgi?user=rockavenger (168 words)

	Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain Cheats - Free on PS2 Cheats Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Agency Medal Of Valor: Get all Agency ratings, Special Agencyratings, all commendations, all other medals, and the highestrank.
		Alima Karkadann's Unicorn Charm: Complete all objectives in theYemen 1 and 2 missions.
		Medal of Distinction: Complete the single player mission deadlinein all missions.
	www.ps2cheatsonline.com /syphon-filter-omega-strain-cheats.html (2046 words)

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