>>95863476Actually, kirins can’t be considered dragons at all, they have similarities, but saying they are the same is like saying a jaguar and a leopard are from the same species. Kirins look similar to dragons, but they are actually amalgams of various animals, often depicted with the body of a deer or goat, the tail of an ox, and a dragon-like head. Just like dragons, they also bear antlers and scales. But a big difference between them is that dragons usually have claws while kirins have hooves. Apart from their physical differences, the symbolism of the two makes the difference even clearer. In Eastern mythology, dragons are typically benevolent, but they still embody a "powerful posture" and can show aggression if disrespected. Dragons can bring destruction or natural disasters since they're tied to nature and weather, with control over elements like water and storms. On the other hand, the kirin embodies spiritual purity, peace, and righteousness. Their most famous trait is their ability to walk on grass without crushing it, symbolizing their delicate and gentle nature. Unlike dragons, kirins are always peaceful and calm, and they are much more ethereal and tied to the spiritual realm, whereas dragons are more earth-bound and tied to nature.
Dragons symbolize the raw force of
nature and imperial authority, while the kirin represents divine order and spiritual righteousness.
