Kirin
Kirin or Qilin is mahluh half-dragon half-horse, was originally derived from Chinese mythology but spread throughout eastern Asia. Real animals that are considered 'close' Kirin is a giraffe, giraffe reputedly once regarded as Kirin. In Chinese mythology, Kirin is a sacred animal that has good properties, but Kirin could be wild animals and terrible as it is threatened. Kirin is said that only appears in places that dikuasain by good and wise ruler.
Tengu
In Japan, there is a legend about a mysterious alien, which is being considered as the Devil and described as having a body half bird and half human. These creatures are called by the name of Tengu. Incredibly, a tengu mummy stored neatly in Aomori Prefecture.
Tengu mythology begins around the 6th century BC in line with the arrival of Buddhism to Japan from China. Tengu is considered as a goblin who lived in the forests and mountains. They are said to have supernatural powers as may be transformed into a human or animal, can speak to humans without opening his mouth and was able to move from one place to another quickly using its wings.
Tengu word actually means "dog heaven". In Chinese mythology, this creature also has its own place under the name Tien Kou (Tiangou), which means also a dog heaven. This name actually does not fit the description of the Tengu. These creatures have no way as a dog, but more like a bird.
Book Nihon Shoki, which is considered the most ancient records first mention Tengu, written in 720 AD, mentions that in that century Japan a meteor across the sky and meteors are called by a Buddhist monk as Dog Heaven (Tengu). But how Tengu evolved from a meteor into flying creatures are not known with certainty.
In general, Tengu has two physical forms. The first is called Karasu tengu who has a head and beak like a bird. The second was a Konoha tengu who has a shape like a human but has wings and a long nose (sometimes called Yamabushi tengu)
1. Seiryu - The Keeper East (Korean: ChungRyong; Chinese: Qing Long)
Bodied animal that resembles a snake but has feet and claws of this act as a protector of Buddhism. Most Japanese legends about dragons originated from China. Eternal enemy of human-bird dragon is called Karura. Dragon is a natural element of wood, but he controlled the rain and stayed in the sea or rivers that could also cause flooding. In China and Korea, the dragon is very close to the imperial emblem. In western mythology, dragons are often used as figures or antagonists of human beings which disturb peace. In Eastern cultures, the dragon is a figure of good luck and wealth that his form was scary but loving and fair.
2. Suzaku - The South Guard (Korean: Jujak; Chinese: Zhu Que)
Red bird or birds are often paired with a fire dragon. The couple described the feud but also happiness in marriage. No wonder that Phoenix became a symbol of the emperor's consort. Suzaku has a feather-light shining, and its emergence is associated with a good day. Actually understanding the red bird and Phoenix are not the same. Red Bird 'replace' the Phoenix, but in general remains more famous than the Phoenix bird red bird that appears to be merely ordinary.
3. Byakko - The Keeper of Western (Korean: Baekho; Chinese: Bai Fang Xi Hu)
For the Chinese, the tiger is the king of all beasts and the rulers of the mountains. Having a natural element white metal so it is assumed, because Byakko is the white tiger as a protective one direction of the wind. In some versions, there is a white tiger named as Kirin, legend-bodied animals such as Deer or horses that have a horn. In Japanese mythology, Kirin is more specifically described as having a body like a Deer. In another version, but the head of Deer-bodied Kirin Lion, and many translations are the same as saying that Kirin Unicorn. while Unicorn is unicorn, while Kirin's not a horse head.
In the Book of Tang, who is the reincarnation of Byakko Luo Cheng and Li is said to be the reincarnation of Seiryu rebels called Xiongxin. They both are brothers who swore on Shubao Qin, Cheng Zhijie and Yuchi Jingde. Their souls after death the body is said to have a new hero of the Tang Dynasty and the Liao Dynasty, Xue Rengui and He Suwen.
4. GENBU - The Keeper North (Korean: Hyunmoo; Chinese: Xuan wu)
The tortoise is a symbol of longevity and happiness. These turtles are often displayed with a snake, both believed to be the cause of the universe. Turtles and snakes berunsur berunsur Yin Yang, which is the tortoise shell of the universe. Tortoise shell is strong and serves as a pelndung body armor similar to the function, so that the turtles in Shijin called the Black Warrior. Relief ancient tortoise closest we can found at Borobudur.
In Japan, there is a legend about a mysterious alien, which is being considered as the Devil and described as having a body half bird and half human. These creatures are called by the name of Tengu. Incredibly, a tengu mummy stored neatly in Aomori Prefecture.
