Huxian Overview In Chinese mythology, Huxian is a fox deity or "fairy" that is especially popular in parts of Northern China, particularly in Anhui and Jiangsu. Huxian's name is comprised of the words for "fox," and which means "immortal." According to legend, Huxian is thought to be a descendant of the Queen Mother of the West, Xiwangmu . Although Huxian can appear in male form, its most common incarnation is that of the nine-tailed fox,which translates literally as "Fox Fairy Woman." Mythology Huxian was something of a trickster figure who could transform into any animal and could even take on the form of men and women. When transformed into a human, Huxian often fascinated people with wealth and riches, ultimately leading their victims down a path to moral ruin and hedonism. | Anything