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   What is a Qi Lin?

   • Due to their deep cultural connotations, Qi Lins can be found all around China as statues in ancient palaces and public spaces, as ornaments in people's homes, shaped in to various accessories, and more recently, tattooed on people's bodies. People pray to these likenesses for protection and blessing (perhaps not to tattoos!).

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   What does a Qi Lin look like?

   • Qi Lin are often depicted as bejeweled, or with skin as brilliant as jewels, much like Chinese dragons. Their skin is often coloured cyan, with a finish similiar to a precious metal or gem stone. It is said their auspicious voice sounds like the tinkling of bells, chimes, and the wind.

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   What does a qilin symbolize?

   • The qilin doesn't really resemble a western unicorn, but symbolizes good luck. 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.

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   What is a one horn Qilin?

   • In modern Chinese, "one-horned beast" ( 独角兽; 獨角獸; Dújiǎoshòu) is used for "unicorns". A number of different Chinese mythical creatures can be depicted with a single horn, and a qilin depicted with one horn may be called a "one-horned qilin" in Chinese. [citation needed] A qilin in the dragon, fish, and ox style of the Ming dynasty.

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   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. Qilin are a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts. The qilin also appears in the ...

   • First attested: 5th century BCE
   • Grouping: Legendary creature

   • Similar entities: kirin, kỳ lân, gilen
   • Sub grouping: Chimera

3. www.ancient-origins.net › myths-legends-asiaThe gentle and benevolent Qilin of Chinese mythology

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   Aug 3, 2014 · Qilin is a benevolent and auspicious beast in Chinese folklore, often depicted with a horse-like body and a dragon-like head. Learn about its origins, variations, associations with Confucius and giraffes, and cultural influence on dance and language.

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   May 4, 2024 · 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 a deer, and the tail of an ox.

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6. buddhaandkarma.com › blogs › guideWhat is a Qilin? The Feng Shui Meaning of the Chinese Dragon ...

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   Qilin is a half dragon and half horse symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and virtue in Chinese mythology. Learn the legend, meaning, and benefits of Qilin in feng shui, and how to use it in your home or office.

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   Jan 17, 2017 · A Qilin is a heavenly creature who embodies the virtues of Chinese civilization. He also protects these virtues on earth, using his magical powers to uplift good men wherever he finds them. Characteristics. Physical Description. Qilin are extraordinarily beautiful creatures, sparkling like gems and adorned in flames.

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   Jan 27, 2019 · 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.

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    Qi Lin are half-dragon, half-horse creatures that symbolize peace, longevity, and child birth in Chinese culture. Learn about their appearance, stories, and significance in this web page.