Some of the wildest legends may actually be rooted in reality. Ancient people didn’t have science textbooks, just bones in ...

Similar creatures are found in Asian folktales, including—depending on the particular depiction—the qilin, a deer-like animal with the scales of a dragon and, at times, a single horn.

Many cultures feature mythical creatures that act as guardians or guides. In Chinese folklore, the Qilin, a dragon-like creature with the body of a deer and the scales of a fish, is a harbinger of ...