Why did Chinese folk legends like to use fox fairies and snake fairies?
Chinese folklore liked to use fox fairies and snake fairies mainly because these creatures had a mythical status and symbolic meaning in ancient Chinese culture. In traditional Chinese culture, foxes were regarded as a symbol of cunning, treachery, and fighting. They were often associated with evil, ghosts, and demons. In folklore, foxes were often used to represent those cunning, treacherous, and elusive characters such as fox spirits and white ladies. In traditional Chinese culture, snakes were regarded as spiritual objects, divine beasts, and mysterious symbols. There were many mythical legends about them. In folklore, snakes were often used to represent mysterious and unpredictable characters such as the White Snake and Xu Xian. Fox fairy, snake fairy and other creatures had a special status and symbolic meaning in traditional Chinese culture, so they were often used in Chinese folklore to represent those mysterious, strange and elusive characters to leave a deep impression on people.