Definition:
“Kitsune (狐, キツネ, IPA: [ki̥tsɯꜜne] (listen)) in the literal sense is the Japanese word for fox. Foxes are a common subject of Japanese folklore; in English, kitsune refers to them in this context. Stories depict legendary foxes as intelligent beings and as possessing paranormal abilities that increase as they get older and wiser. According to Yōkai folklore, all foxes have the ability to shapeshift into human form. While some folktales speak of kitsune employing this ability to trick others – as foxes in folklore often do – other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends, lovers, and wives.” (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsune)
“In all three cultures, the fox-spirit is mostly viewed as an evil creature . They were known to enjoy the company of humans for a variety of reasons that almost always end badly for the unfortunate individual who encounters one. The main reason a fox-spirit might search out a human was to suck away their life force or to even eat human flesh and thereby steal any powers that person might have along with all their memories, knowledge, and even their human form.” (Source: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-asia/kitsune-0012027)
How Will This Help Me?
I believe the legend of Kitsunes fits my initial ideas for the sin of Envy quite well, as the premise of the tale is that the creatures prey on humans in both fox and human form to steal something from them.
In my own understanding, an envious person would be inclined to try and gain whatever it is they long after from the other person, so it be possible for me to use this concept in my own elaboration of the silhouette ideas I have.
Thus, I plan on using Kitsunes’ physical, as well as fictional, look to further develop Envy as a character.