Nine-Tailed Fox

The Nine-Tailed Fox (九尾狐) first appears in the Classic of Mountains and Seas as a creature from Blue Hill Mountain.

In Ancient China

• A symbol of auspicious omens
• Associated with the Xia dynasty founding
• Later became a symbol of feminine mystique

Across East Asia

• Japan: Kitsune — fox spirits and messengers of Inari
• Korea: Kumiho — shape-shifting nine-tailed fox
• Modern: Beloved character in anime, games, and literature