In Japanese myth, they are associated with Inari, and demonic versions of them can shapeshift and are called kitsune.
In a popular koan, an old man demonstrates that the enlightened man is not subject to the law of causation by turning into one of these animals for five hundred rebirths. In Korean myth, evil versions of them are said to feed on human livers or hearts to survive. In Chinese folklore, Daji is possessed by one of these animals. The aforementioned evil versions of them are known as kumiho and huli jing, respectively, and are often depicted with nine (*) tails. In Japanese myth, they are associated with Inari, and demonic versions of them can shapeshift and are called kitsune. In Greek myth, Laelaps chases the Teumessian one of these creatures, which is uncatchable. For 10 points, name these animals which are represented in western European folklore by the crafty Reynard.
In a popular koan, an old man demonstrates that the enlightened man is not subject to the law of causation by turning into one of these animals for five hundred rebirths.
foxes