Fern Flower
Published on October 23, 2022

Wind Horse

  • Hiy mor
  • Hii morin
  • Lungta

Regions of expansion

Mongolia 1 China 1
People's Republic of China
Mongolia

Description

The symbol in Tibetan Buddhism is in the form of a horse carrying a chintamani on its back, that is, a jewel that fulfills desires and brings prosperity. It also denotes the life force of a person.

The coat of arms of Mongolia depicts a horse with wings that resembles a wind horse (Mong. hiy mor), which is a symbol of energy and spirit.

Wind Horse in popular culture