5 of the best-known horses in Chinese legend, from the Red Hare to qilin

5 of the best-known horses in Chinese legend, from the Red Hare to qilin

Civilisations around the world domesticated horses thousands of years ago. They were kept outside the home and, unlike other livestock, were not just seen as a food source but as a tool for farming and basic transport. Many were even used for fighting. This bond has inspired many fantastical steeds in legend, with the horned unicorn and the winged Pegasus being among the most widely recognised in the West. Horses have a long history with humans …