State of Fenghuang and Qilin | 凤麟洲
Fenglin State, also known as the State of Fenghuang and Qilin, is a place in ancient Chinese mythology located in the middle of the Western Sea. It is inhabited by Chinese phoenixes (Fenghuang) and qilins, along with divine herbs and immortals. Picture from Artist 许成成_鱼眼.
Mythical Creature Xie Zhi | 獬豸
Xiezhi has dark and bright fur, a cattle or sheep's size, usually has a horn on his forehead, and looks like the auspicious creature Qilin. Xiezhi can quickly identify, point out, and sometimes attack the wrong side in a dispute to protect innocent people and bring them justice. Hence, it has been a symbol of justice and Legalism. 《神异经》记载:“东北荒中有兽,如牛,一角,毛青,四足似熊,见人斗则触不直,闻人论则咋不正,名曰解豸。” Picture from Artist 许成成_鱼眼.