The image of the fox appears in many cultures as a trickster figure, but in Asian folklore there are some subtle differences. The Chinese fox is a symbol of intelligence, and has the ability to shapeshift for example.
Exploring the folklore of the Asian countries, with particular reference to foxes, in this episode creator and host of the podcast Mark Norman is joined by New York Times bestselling author Yangsze Choo. Yangsze's novel 'The Ghost Bride' was serisalised and broadcast as a Netflix original series and her latest work 'The Fox Wife' draws on the Asin fox folklore that we explore.
Find Yangsze online at https://yschoo.com/
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Episode 123: PETRIFIED
Episode 122: COOPER BRAUN
Episode 121: ENGLISH FOLKTALES
Episode 120: TERRORS OF THE SEA
Episode 119: REWRITING HISTORY
Episode 118: BELLA IN THE WYCH ELM
BOOK CLUB 28: Bohemian Magick
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Episode 117: POLARI
Episode 116: ARCHAEOLOGICAL STORYTELLING
Episode 115: SELKIES
Episode 114: THE SPIRIT ENGINEER
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Episode 113: FOLKLORE AND DR WHO
BOOK CLUB 26: Her Dark Wings
Episode 112: HAUNTED FORESTS OF ENGLAND
BOOK CLUB 25: Calling the Spirits
Episode 111: A GOTHIC COOKBOOK
BOOK CLUB 24: Parallel Hells
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