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Qilin and Yali (mythology)

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Difference between Qilin and Yali (mythology)

Qilin vs. Yali (mythology)

The qilin is a mythical hooved chimerical creature known in Chinese and other East Asian cultures, said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. Yali, Yāḷi; also known as Vyala or Vidala in Sanskrit) is a mythical creature seen in many Hindu temples, often sculpted onto the pillars. It may be portrayed as part lion, part elephant and part horse, and in similar shapes. Also, it has been sometimes described as a leogryph (part lion and part griffin), with some bird-like features. Yali is a motif in Indian art and it has been widely used in south Indian sculpture, notably by Nayak Rulers. Descriptions of and references to yalis are very old, but they became prominent in south Indian sculpture in the 16th century. Yalis are believed to be more powerful than the lion/Tiger or the elephant.

Similarities between Qilin and Yali (mythology)

Qilin and Yali (mythology) have 0 things in common (in Unionpedia).

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Qilin and Yali (mythology) Comparison

Qilin has 85 relations, while Yali (mythology) has 22. As they have in common 0, the Jaccard index is 0.00% = 0 / (85 + 22).

References

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