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Qilin (麒麟) is often translated into English as "unicorn"; the Han dynasty dictionary Shuowen Jiezi describes qi as single-horned, [9] and it can sometimes be depicted as having a single horn. The translation, however, may be misleading, as qilin can also be depicted as having two horns.
22 Μαΐ 2024 · The qilin's position as one of the Four Auspicious Beasts and its connection to Confucius further highlights its place in Chinese history. Today, the qilin flourishes in dance, art, feng shui, and entertainment, reflecting its enduring cultural significance across many regions of Asia.
Monocerus, also known as the one-horned creature, is a mythical beast that has been part of various cultures’ mythology, including Greek, Roman, and Persian. It is often depicted with a single spiraled horn on its head and symbolizes purity and power.
The poem ‘Feet of the Lin’ introduces the concept of Lin, a family of single-horned beasts to which Qilin belongs. These early references illustrate the cultural and literary significance of Qilin in ancient Chinese society.
Qilin is a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts, and it is considered a symbol of good luck, prosperity, and peace. According to Chinese mythology, Qilin has a single horn on its forehead, a yellow belly, a multicoloured back, the body of a deer, and the tail of an ox.
3 Σεπ 2021 · The Qilin (also Kilin or Chilin), sometimes called the Chinese Unicorn, is a famed beast in Chinese lore, but what exactly is it? It is actually a one-horned chimera-like animal similar to a unicorn, one of five or more unicorn-like creatures in Chinese myth.
According to ancient Chinese texts, the Kirin resembles something between a water deer and dragon, inheriting the herbivore’s antlers, trunk, and hooves, and the carnivore’s scaled skin and tail. It is a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts.
