Location: Kirin

Discussion: More info on the Japanese mythologyReported This is a featured thread

Category: Discussion Forum / General Discussion
Showing 1 post

Posted Anonymously
More info on the Japanese mythology
Jun 12 2012, 3:19 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 12 2012, 3:19 PM EDT
In Japanese mythology, the Kirin is considered a holy creature, whose cry is a musical scale and whose footprints are perfect circles. It is very peaceful and careful, capable of walking on water and on grass without bending the blades. It doesn't eat meat either. It only appears in places ruled by a benevolent and wise leader and is well-known for punishing the wicked.
In Japan, the kirin is considered as the most powerful and divine as opposed to the hōō, the ruler of birds — and is usually placed above all other mythological creatures, including the ryū and hōō. It can live up to a millennium and wounding one or coming across its corpse is considered a bad omen. 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
Keyword tags: Kirin

Sign in to be the first to reply.

Related Content

  (what's this?Related ContentThanks to keyword tags, links to related pages and threads are added to the bottom of your pages. Up to 15 links are shown, determined by matching tags and by how recently the content was updated; keeping the most current at the top. Share your feedback on WikiFoundry Central.)
Blank Page 109 unicorns unicorns
unicorns unicorn unicorn