The qilin also appears in the mythologies of other Chinese-influenced cultures.
Qilin are a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts. 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 with Rider, from the Oxford College Archives of Emory University
