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Shape-shifters



Shape-shifters are beings with the ability to transform their appearance, often switching between human and animal forms. These beings use their abilities for survival, trickery, or protection, depending on their nature. Shape-shifters are versatile and often act according to their own rules, making them unpredictable figures in folklore.

Famous Shape-shifters include werewolves, selkies, and other beings that blur the line between human and animal, representing transformation and adaptability.
China
Human-Animal Shifter
Huli Jing - Chinese folklore
China

Huli Jing

The Huli Jing is a shapeshifting fox spirit from ancient Chinese mythology, known for its illusion powers, beauty,...

  • Skills
Mental PowersMind Control
  • Weaknesses
Divine RestrictionsExorcism
Asia
Human-Animal Shifter
Jorogumo - Japanese Folklore
Japan

Jorogumo

The Jorogumo is a captivating yet terrifying creature from Japanese folklore. Known for her ability to shapeshift into a...

  • Skills
HypnosisMental Powers
  • Weaknesses
Fire VulnerablePiercing Kill
Brazil
Water Spirit
Boto - Encantado - The Enchanted Dolphin
Brazil

Encantado

Encantado is a dolphin-like shapeshifter from Amazonian mythology, known for enchanting humans and leading them into the river.

  • Skills
EnchantmentShapeshifting
  • Weaknesses
Salt BurnSun Harm
Europe
Human-Animal Shifter
Scotland

Selkie

Selkies are shapeshifting creatures from Scottish and Irish folklore, transforming from seals to humans when they remove their seal...

  • Skills
Shapeshifting
  • Weaknesses
Water Dependent

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