Appearance

The Mirror Fox is described as a lithe animal with a coat that seems to reflect the landscape like a pool of water. Its eyes are bright and curious and it moves with a quick intelligence. Hunters and walkers report glimpses of a fox that seems to show them their own face in its reflection.

Behavior of The Mirror Fox

It is said to appear at the edge of woods and to lead those who follow into places where they must confront a truth. The fox does not speak but its presence often prompts reflection and change.

Tales of The Mirror Fox

Tales use the Mirror Fox as a figure of self knowledge and of the need to face what is hidden. Those who follow the fox may find a clearing a stone or a place that helps them see a new path.

Modern Use of The Mirror Fox

Writers and storytellers use the Mirror Fox to explore themes of identity and of the wild within. The creature remains a poetic figure in local lore and in the imagination of those who walk the woods.

Other Ohio Folk Tales

The Deep Stag | The Glass Owl | The Reed Witch | The River Maid