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The '''Xilin''' is a [[mythical]] creature of ancient China which has been used for many centuries for good luck, etc. |
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== Uses of the Qilin == |
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The Qilin is a mythical creature used many [[Buddhist]] and believers of "风水" aka "[[Feng shui]]". The 风水 is an ancient art of Chinese "placings" which will help bring wealth, health, etc. or [[vice versa]]. According to believers and 风水 masters, the Qilin can help the user/owner increase their wealth, fortune and so on. One special use of the Qilin (according to 风水) is that it can/will help the user/owner of it and grant them with a child within 2 years unless the female is over-aged or sick. One problem/difficulty is that the Qilin must be used sparingly. This is because in ancient times, the Qilin was said to serve under the emperor and was said to only help high ranking people (i.e. people with great wealth or people with a higher rank such as a manager of a company). If an ordinary person used it, it was said that the Qilin would "turn around" and feed off its master's wealth instead of helping the supplicant. The Qilin is often compared to the [[Lion]] and is said to be the 9th child of the [[dragon]]. The Qilin is compared to the lion because of it looks like it, and they are related. |
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== History == |
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The Qilin is seen in many palaces throughout China. One of the most common places where it is mentioned/seen is in the "summer palace" in Beijing. The emperor of that time, and many others, were said to have taken the statues of the Qilin (and other mythical creatures) along with them for protection and good fortune. Statues of Qilin are commonly seen in palaces/imperial walkways along with lions, dragons, and other creatures as "guardians". Statues of Qilin are also among the many figurines that top imperial roofs (seen at the edge of the corners). This design was commonly used. |
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==See also== |
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* [[pixiu]] |
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[[Category:Chinese mythology]] |
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