Facts about Qilin

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   Confucian texts record that a qilin appeared during the reign of the legendary Yellow Emperor, associating the creature with virtuous and benevolent governance.

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   Japanese depictions of the qilin, known as kirin, influenced the naming of the Kirin Brewery Company, founded in 1888.

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   A qilin is traditionally described as walking so gently that it does not bend a single blade of grass or harm any living creature.

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   In Chinese tradition, a qilin's appearance was considered an auspicious sign heralding the arrival or death of a sage or great ruler.

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   The qilin is a chimeric creature in Chinese mythology, often depicted with dragon-like scales, deer antlers, and ox hooves, symbolizing good omens.

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