In many cultures, the 여우 appears as the cunning trickster, sometimes working for it's own selfish goals and sometimes helping others.

In Japanese folklore, kitsune (fox spirit) is an intelligent being with magical powers, such as long life, wisdom and ability to aquire human form. Kitsune are associated with with Inari, the Shinto deity of 쌀 and fertility. White foxes are supposed to be Inari's messengers and good 의해 nature. Some other foxes from stories tend to be mischievous 또는 even evil and possess people (especially young women). Kitsune grows tails as it ages and gains wisdom and with...