Bible Encyclopedias
Kirin

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a fabulous monster, conspicuous in Chinese and Japanese legends. It is supposed to be not only gentle and innocent, but intelligent, virtuous, and holy. It is never seen but at the appearance of a particular constellation, and at the nativity of some worthy benefactor of his race.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Kirin'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​k/kirin.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.