Revealing the shocking truth about fox spirits in Chinese mythology
Fox spirits in Chinese culture are magical creatures with mystical qualities associated with folk beliefs.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•04/09/2025
1. Originating from ancient Chinese mythology. Fox spirits appear in records from the Warring States period, associated with the worship of sacred foxes. Photo: Pinterest. 2. Often depicted with nine tails. As it cultivates for many years, the fox spirit will grow more tails, reaching the peak of nine tails - the nine-tailed fox - symbolizing infinite power. Photo: Pinterest.
3. Ability to transform into humans. Fox spirits often transform into beautiful women to seduce men, but sometimes take on the form of men. Photo: Pinterest. 4. Associated with sexual temptation. Fox spirits are often seen as symbols of enchantment, causing mortals to lose their minds when infatuated with them. Photo: Pinterest.
5. Has two sides, good and evil. In folklore, there are evil fox spirits that suck people's vital energy, but there are also fox spirits that cultivate to become immortals and help people. Photo: Pinterest. 6. Related to cultivation and Taoism. Many stories say that fox spirits can attain Taoism and become immortal if they cultivate for a thousand years. Photo: Pinterest. 7. Strong influence on East Asian culture. The image of Chinese fox spirits has spread to Japan (Kitsune) and Korea (Gumiho), becoming a popular legend in the region. Photo: Pinterest.
8. Popular image in literature and art. Fox spirits appear frequently in novels, plays, paintings and films, becoming an attractive cultural symbol. Photo: Pinterest.
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