kitsune fox animal

The kitsune is a legendary creature, a fox spirit, in Japanese mythology. It is often depicted as a white fox with nine tails, although it can have as few as one and as many as 100. Kitsune are often associated with Inari, the Shinto god of rice. They are considered to be intelligent and powerful creatures, and are often seen as guardians or protectors. In some stories, kitsune are depicted as tricksters, and can be mischievous or even malicious. However, they are also often seen as symbols of good luck and prosperity.