Qilin - Wikipedia
网页The qilin (English: / tʃ i ˈ l ɪ n / chee-LIN; Chinese: 麒麟) is a legendary hooved chimerical creature that appears in Chinese mythology, and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. [1]
Qilin | Definition & Facts | Britannica
网页2024年9月1日 · Qilin, in Chinese mythology, the unicorn whose rare appearance often coincides with the imminent birth or death of a sage or illustrious ruler. A qilin has a single horn on its forehead, a yellow belly, a multicolored back, the body of …
Qilin (Chinese Unicorn) - World History Encyclopedia
网页2024年5月22日 · The qilin (麒麟, or simply lin 麟) is a Chinese mythical creature, frequently translated as "Chinese unicorn." While this term may suggest a one-horned creature, the qilin is often depicted with two horns. However, like the Western unicorn, the qilin was considered pure and benevolent.
Qilin - Mythical Creature from China - Mythology.net
网页2017年1月17日 · Qilin are extraordinarily beautiful creatures, sparkling like gems and adorned in flames. With their scaly bodies and horned heads, they resemble Chinese dragons, but their legs terminate in delicate hooves, rather than the dragon’s vicious paws, and their tails are lion-like instead of serpentine. No two Qilin look exactly the same.
The gentle and benevolent Qilin of Chinese mythology
网页2014年8月3日 · Whilst the Western world is probably most familiar with the dragon and the phoenix, there are other equally interesting, though less well-known mythological beings. One of these is the Qilin. Like the Chinese dragon, the Qilin is …
Qilin - Mythical Encyclopedia
网页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.
Qilin—The Chinese Unicorn - ThoughtCo
网页2019年1月27日 · The qilin or Chinese unicorn is a mythical beast that symbolizes good luck and prosperity. According to tradition in China, Korea, and Japan, a qilin would appear to signal the birth or death of a particularly benevolent ruler or sage scholar.
Qilin Chinese Mythology: Unraveling the Mystique of the Chinese …
网页Qilin, the legendary creature in Chinese mythology, has a rich and fascinating origin that dates back centuries. Exploring the origins of Qilin allows us to unravel the mysteries surrounding this mythical beast and understand its significance in Chinese culture.
What is a Qilin in Chinese Mythology? - Myth Nerd
网页2021年9月3日 · 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.
Kirin: Overview and History - Mythical Encyclopedia
网页In Chinese mythology, the Kirin is known as the Qilin. It is a mythical creature that is said to bring good luck and prosperity. The Qilin is often depicted with the body of a deer, the tail of an ox, the hooves of a horse, and the scales of a dragon.