The Song of the Unicorns

The Song of the Unicorns is referenced only in the appendix of A Dance with Dragons, where it is listed among the songs of the Seven Kingdoms. Its sole narrative context is the island of Skagos, described as "the isle of unicorns and cannibals" where even the feared Blind Bastard feared to land. The song thus functions as a cultural artifact, evoking the wild, untamed nature of Skagos and its legendary unicorns, which are otherwise never depicted in the main narrative. The mention underscores the island's reputation as a place of mystery and danger, but the song itself plays no role in the plot or character development.