Meaning of gumiho | Babel Free

Definitions

A shape-shifting fox spirit, typically said to take the form of a beautiful woman, in order to seduce men and eat their livers.

Examples

“Gumihos are able to transform into human form, generally beautiful women, in order to seduce men.”

“In their human guise the gumiho will seduce a man, kill him, and then consume his liver.”

“Somin had grown up hearing stories about gumiho—nine-tailed foxes with the ability to live forever as long as they devoured the energy of men.”

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