In Vietnamese culture, the image of the lion is a symbol of the peaceful dynasty. In the spirit of Confucianism, the unicorn is the image of a stable dynasty with a wise king. In another aspect, the unicorn is also a symbol of loyalty. Therefore, the unicorn appears everywhere, from the works for the king to the palaces, mausoleums, lords' palaces and even the Hue folk house, there is a unicorn image in front of the screens, at the main gate. , or decoration in the interior.
The painting of Thunder Unicorn follows the anecdote about the image of a unicorn riding the wind and clouds with thunder and lightning, bringing luck and wealth to people.