In some legends, Kitsune wears a necklace of 12 beads around its neck to symbolize these elements. The 13th being represented by the creature itself. Among the most popular types of Kitsune are the Myobu and the Nogitsune. The Myôbu are benevolent Kitsune linked to the celestial element and to the deity Inari.
They eat only what foxes are believed to like – tofu, aburagé, azukimeshi, etc. – and they eat a great deal, alleging that not they, but the possessing foxes, are hungry.
Traditionally, natives wear the kitsune mask or fox mask during festivals to pay tribute to the gods, especially during rice harvest season. This is because kitsune, in Japanese folk stories, serve as messengers and familiars to the Inari, the Shinto god of rice and prosperity.
Sanda kitsune
Sanda kitsune are known for their black and white fur, and they are often considered to be very lucky. In fact, if you see one in the wild, it is said that you should make a wish, as it is sure to come true.
Kitsune. Kitsune masks or fox masks are worn by participants in certain Shinto festivals or by attendees just for fun. Historically, foxes were viewed as magical creatures with the ability to shapeshift. They were also seen as messengers of Inari, the Shinto god of rice, commerce, and prosperity.
As long as there is no rule from the Masquerade Ball organizers themselves, then yes, it is okay. Then again, you probably ask this because you wonder whether Kitsune masks carry some kind of spiritual significance and should only be used reverently.
If you are not Japanese, you may feel as if it's not right for you to have a Kitsune tattoo because it is part of a different culture than yours. The answer is, that you definitely can receive a Kitsune tattoo, no matter what culture you are a part of and no matter what race you are.
Kitsune can be either male or female. Usually, a mythical Japanese fox takes the form of young Japanese girls, beautiful women, and older men. In fact, there are many tales of Japanese kitsune transforming into beautiful women to trap powerful men.
Though Kitsune have normal human eyes while in human form, they can make their irises glow orange/gold, which, much like with most supernatural creatures, allows them to better access their supernatural abilities.
If they manage to survive this period of weakness long enough for them to gain the wisdom necessary to grow a tail, they will become healthy again. Tails lost are permanent setbacks, and stunt the growth of the Kitsune, though stolen tails can be recovered.
Kitsune have a fear or a hatred of dogs. Dogs can detect kitsune. Until they gain their ninth tail, kitsune are essentially physical foxes.
In Japanese mythology, there are said to be 13 types of kitsune, which correspond to different elements—celestial, wind, spirit, darkness, fire, earth, river, ocean, forest, mountain, thunder, sound, and time. Broadly, they can also be broken into two groups—zenko, or good, and nogitsune, or bad.
The concept of god is pretty flexible in Japan, and so too are the representations of the kitsune. In their Inari form, kitsune symbolize good harvests, tea and sake, fertility and prosperity, cunning and smarts, business and money, all in equal measures and all at different turns.
Things you should NOT feed them are: - Chocolate: this tasty treat for humans is poisonous to canids. They can't digest it.
Superhuman Durability - Kitsune are invulnerable to any form of harm. They can only die if they're stabbed in the heart, or starvation.
Similar to Fae, Kitsunes have a weakness to Iron, though it can make them weaker, aside from removing their tails, the only way to kill a Kitsune is to drive an Iron rod or spike through their heart.
Kitsune are noted for their paranormal abilities, particularly metamorphosis. As they age, these abilities can become more powerful. Kitsune are said to live for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
Languages: Kitsune begin play speaking Common and Sylvan. Kitsune with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following: any human language, Aklo, Celestial, Elven, Gnome, and Tengu. See the Linguistics skill page for more information about these languages.
Stats and Abilities
Size: Kitsune are about the same size as humans, ranging from 5 to 6 feet tall.
"Many stories tell of fox-wives bearing children. When such progeny are human, they possess special physical or supernatural qualities that often pass to their own children." So yes, kitsunes and humans can produce offspring, and those offspring may or may not be human (presumably being kitsune in that case).
Though kitsune may flirt or seduce their prey to get closer to them, it is preferred if they feed only off the wicked or have a willing partner.
Kitsune are werefoxes, the youngest of the Changing Breeds of the Classic World of Darkness.
Kitsune have the following weaknesses: Alcohol: Getting drunk causes kitsune to act careless. They will often look for their tails or may show their ears accidently when inebriated.
Accelerated Healing: Kitsune possess an enhanced regenerative healing ability that gives them immunity from any human illness or condition.
In Japanese mythology, the Kitsune is associated with both good and evil. Let's dive into these stories! The Kitsune has been worshipped by the Japanese as a god or a Shinto deity in its own right. If you visit Japan, you will find shrines dedicated to Kitsune!