Kitsune have been portrayed for at least 1,400 years in Japanese folklore as both mischievous shapeshifters and as guardians and friends of humans. The servants of the god Inari take the form of foxes. Inari is one of the principal gods of Shinto.Why do Korean fantasy stories always have these little cat creatures show up? I guess the Japan equivalent is a White Wolf always showing up. Or a Golden Retriever in the States? I dunno
THIS IS A CHINESE MANHUA. -69420 Social credits for getting the country wrong.Why do Korean fantasy stories always have these little cat creatures show up? I guess the Japan equivalent is a White Wolf always showing up. Or a Golden Retriever in the States? I dunno
Kumiho are the Korean equivalent of kitsune. They aren't so big on the "mischievous shape shifter and friend of humans" part though, more in the "mmm, livers are tasty" campKitsune have been portrayed for at least 1,400 years in Japanese folklore as both mischievous shapeshifters and as guardians and friends of humans. The servants of the god Inari take the form of foxes. Inari is one of the principal gods of Shinto.
I have to imagine Korean folklore has similarities.