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The nine-tailed fox ( Chinese : 九尾狐; pinyin : jiǔwěihú) is a mythical fox entity originating from Chinese mythology . In Chinese folklores, foxes are depicted as spirits possessed of magic powers. These foxes are often depicted as mischievous, usually tricking other people, with the ability to disguise themselves as a beautiful man or woman .
A nine-tailed fox spirit ( kyūbi no kitsune) scaring Prince Hanzoku; print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Edo period, 19th century. In Japanese folklore, kitsune ( 狐, きつね, IPA: [kʲi̥t͡sɯne̞] ⓘ) are foxes that possess paranormal abilities that increase as they get older and wiser.
Jiu Wei Hu 九尾狐 (Jiǔ wěi hú) - China Beasts and Legends. This is an extremely popular creature from Chinese mythology that has been used in many stories through time. The nine-tailed fox is said to reside in the Qingqiu Mountains (青丘之山 qīng qiū zhī shān), resembles a fox, has nine tails, and makes a sound like a crying baby.
A nine-tailed fox spirit who served Nüwa, whom King Zhou had offended, entered into and possessed her body, expelling the true Daji's soul. The spirit, as Daji, and her new husband schemed cruelly and invented many devices of torture, such as forcing righteous officials to hug red-hot metal pillars. [9]
Nine Tailed Fox (in Chinese Jiuwei Hu) is a mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology. It is a silver-white fox with nine tails that howls like a newborn baby and only shows up in flourishing, prosperous, and peaceful places. Nine-Tailed Fox or Jiuweihu, Drawn by Benyo.
