Myth of the Day: Abath
Southeast Asian lore reveals a creature resembling a unicorn, blending reality and myth, captivating with beauty and terror.
Region/Culture: Malaysia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific
Mythos: Malaysian Mythology
Primary Type/Nature: Monsters and Beasts
Mythical Attributes: Possesses a singular horn, similar to a European Unicorn, with its horn believed to have aphrodisiac properties and act as an all-curing antidote when powdered.
Role in Mythos: The Abath has been described in 16t…
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