qilin

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Scope note
Mythical animals with a single horn, sometimes identified as a type of unicorn. In legend, the appearance of the qilin coincided with the birth or death of a great ruler or sage, such as Confucius. Representations of qilin often appear on a spirit way, lining the path to a tomb.
qilin
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024