Is a unicorn an animal? unicorn, mythological animal resembling a horse or a goat with a single horn on its forehead. The unicorn appeared in early Mesopotamian artworks, and it also was referred to in the ancient myths of India and China. Where can unicorns be found? They would roam around what we now call Asia, although nowadays it's said that unicorns tend to live in forests, and are rarely seen by humans. How do you explain a mandala to a child? A beautiful, spiritual and simple way to explore nature creatively is to make mandalas together with your kids or students. The word mandala is a Sanskrit term that means "circle" and in fact a mandala is a circular structure with a design that radiates out symmetrically from a unifying center.