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Mar 10, 2026

The scholar's terrifying transformation

A narrative exploration of a folk tale featuring a scholar who transforms into a fox spirit, enslaving a young woman as his cook in a forest dwelling.

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Topics that frequently appear alongside folk mythology

shapeshiftingShapeshifting is the mythological and esoteric concept of transforming one's physical form or appearance, often associated with trickster figures, magical beings, and spiritual transcendence across various cultural traditions.supernatural transformationSupernatural transformation refers to the mystical or occult process of fundamental change—whether of self, place, or consciousness—often depicted through mythology, ritual, or metaphysical frameworks.fox spirits captivity narrative East Asian folklore spirit entities

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