2026-01-16
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fox spirits
monsters and myths
Huli Jing: The Celestial Fox
She is not just a beast, nor is she fully human. With every century, she gains a tail. With every tail, she gains power. At nine, she ascends to the heavens.
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monsters and myths
Kitsune: The Fox Spirit
Wise, mischievous, and powerful. The Kitsune gains a tail for every century it lives. It can be a faithful guardian or a terrifying trickster. The only way to know is to count the tails.
2026-01-16
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monsters and myths
Gumiho: The Nine-Tailed Fox Who Devours Hearts and Livers
With nine tails and the ability to transform into a beautiful woman, the Gumiho is Korea's most seductive and deadly monster. Unlike her Chinese and Japanese cousins, the Gumiho is almost always evil—she seduces men, then rips out their hearts or livers to consume their life force.
2025-02-26
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