Hou 犼 is a kind of mythical beast in the myths and legends of the Han Chinese in ancient times. According to various Han myths and tales recorded in the annals of ancient China, as well as a large number of folk legends and historical documents recorded and unearthed in archaeology, it is confirmed that it has a ferocious nature, strong limbs, bowed waist and hips, and a majestic appearance. Its front legs stand strong, squatting on the left and right of the hind legs, holding the head high and roaring! There is a tendency to jump up at any time, and the whole body radiates a shocking pride and domineering personality.

It is said that Hao is a very spiritual animal, and it stays on its squatted position, on the watch every day to keep an eye on the emperor’s whereabouts.