xiezhi; mythical Chinese justice beast
A mythical creature in Chinese tradition, often depicted as a goat-like or ox-like animal with a single horn, believed to distinguish right from wrong and symbolizing justice and law.
The xiezhi is a legendary creature in China, considered a symbol of justice.
Statues of the xiezhi are sometimes used in courtroom decorations.
From Chinese 獬豸 (xièzhì), a mythical beast in Chinese folklore.