Kirin is not one of the nine dragons. The nine sons of the dragon are:
1, the spiny, also known as turtle, shaped like a turtle;
second, kiss, also called kiss, tail, good hope, etc., is shaped like a four-legged snake with its tail cut off;
third, Bulao, shaped like a dragon but small in Buron, lives by the sea, and is most afraid of whales at ordinary times;
Fourth, armadillo, also called Charter, is a bit like a tiger;
fifth, gluttony, wolf-like, good diet;
6. Pteris vittata, which likes water best, is often decorated on the top of stone bridge railings;
Seventh, the satchel looks like a jackal, so it is good for killing;
Eight, Jin Xian, also known as Sister-in-law and Ling Xian, is another name for the lion;
nine, pepper map, shaped like a snail, easy to shut up.
Extended information:
Kirin is one of the four auspicious beasts, which is a special culture produced by the totem worship of primitive tribes in ancient times. The four great beasts include: unicorn, dragon, phoenix and tortoise. Therefore, from the position point of view, Kirin and dragon are equal, not one of the nine sons of the dragon.
Kirin, the male is Qi, and the female is Lin. It is gentle and harmless. It is the master of animals and has always been regarded as the head of the four spirits. Legend has it that Kirin has a lion's head, antlers, tiger's eyes, Long Lin and oxtail, and a meat horn on its forehead.
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