Please note: This article is about the fox spirits of Chikushudo. For other uses of the term, please see Kitsune (disambiguation).

Kitsune were good-natured trickster spirits. Some few choose to leave their spiritual selves behind and integrate into mortal society. Kitsune understood lessons and were willing to put up with anything if it was explained to them in the context of learning a skill, and liked teaching lessons as much as learning them. ^[1]

Contents 1 Chikushudo 1.1 Mischievous 2 Known Kitsune 3 Foxwives 4 See Also 5 References

Chikushudo Edit

They originated from Chikushudo, and had a strong attraction to Kitsune Mori, their sacred forest. Like Inu and Bakeneko, Kitsune were stealthy and good hunters. ^[2]

Mischievous Edit

The Kitsune enjoyed playing harmless tricks on hapless humans. They were clever liars and could spin stories that were believed by most of those who heard them. When appearing in human form as beatiful maidens, they delighted in goading foolish men into ridiculous acts of bravery. ^[3]

Known Kitsune Edit

• Doji Ameiko ^[4]
• Doji Jun ^[5]
• Genkuro ^[6]
• Inari's wife ^[7]
• Kitsune Aiko
• Kitsune Mizuru ^[8]
• Lady Kitsune
• Snowflake - (Soshi Kiyo) ^[9]
• Yogo Fujitani ^[10]

Foxwives Edit

A Kitsune who took human form and married into the Rokugani culture became known as a Foxwife. ^[3] Their connection to their spouse would be increased due to their spirit nature, even preventing them from leaving or betraying their spouse.^{[citation needed]} Notable Foxwives included Doji Ameiko and Soshi Kiyo.

See Also Edit

• Fox Clan
• Foxes
• Kitsune family

References

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