A [[unicorn]]-like auspicious creature in Chinese mythology. Usually appears as a mix of an [[eastern dragon]], a [[horse]], and a [[deer]].

The creature's name transliterates to "kirin" in Japanese, "girin"/"kirin" in Korean, and "kì lân"/"kỳ lân" in Vietnamese; these terms are also used in their respective languages to refer to the common [[giraffe]]. [[Kirin (company)|Kirin Brewery]] uses this creature for the company name and logo illustration. (Some of Kirin's soft drinks don't use this logo, though.)

Both qilins and [[kirin (Final Fantasy)|]]s appear in Square's [[Final Fantasy XI]], but their shapes are far different from the original folklore. 

h4. See also

* [[Kirin]] 
* [[Kirin (company)]] 
* [[Tag Group:Legendary Creatures]]

h4.External links

* "Wikipedia: Qilin":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qilin
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