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Kitsune


The Japanese Kitsune or 'fox' was is a powerful trickster figure with magical powers of illusion. At the same time, however, they are the messanger of the kami of rice and so have a mixed role in ancient Japan.

Can’t Outsmart a Kitsune (Fox)
A young man believes that its silly to be afraid of kitsune (foxes with magical powers) tricks and so he makes a bet with his friends that he can trick the foxes but they get the last laugh.

Prince Jaschima and the Kitsune
A prince battles two men to rescue a Kitsune.

The Ghostly Vixen
A prince marries a beautiful princess who may not be what she seems.

The Greatful Kitsune
A man buys a fox's freedom and is repaid with a sacrifice from the fox when he grows ill.

Sword of the Kitsune
Japan needs a magical sword to find victory over Korea and so a white fox is sent by the Kami to aid in its creation.

The White Fox
A young monk rescues a white fox from a prince and his hunters and is in turn rescued by her.

The Foxes Wedding
Two white kitsune are married.

The Princess and The Baby Kitsune


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Writer's Guide to Fairies

A Writer's Guide to Fairies, Witches, and Vampires uses folklore and belief to explore the backgrounds, motivations, and personality traits people most commonly believed that fairies had.

This book will provide you with tools to understand the fairies in that encyclopedia of fairies with short entries or the fairytales you love.
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