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Pantheon: Japanese
Classification: Youkai, Henge
Translation: Fox
Habitat: Throughout Japan
Diet: Omnivorous; Fond of Fried Tofu

Key Points
- Mischievous supernatural tricksters who can shapeshift
- Powers increase with age and wisdom
- Loyal companions, guardians and friends
- More tails = More power! (Can grow up to nine)
Brief Bio
In Japanese mythology, a kitsune is a fox spirit known for its intelligence, magical abilities, and shape-shifting powers. They are often depicted as tricksters, but can also be loyal guardians and messengers of the deity Inari. Kitsune are believed to possess supernatural abilities that grow with age and wisdom, sometimes manifesting as multiple tails.
Kitsune 狐

JAPANESE MYTHOLOGY
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