Shapeshifting
Ability to physically transform in mythology, folklore and speculative fiction / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Metamorph" redirects here. Not to be confused with The Metamorph, Metamorphism, Metamorpha, or Metamorphosis.
"Shapeshift" redirects here. For the Swiss company, see ShapeShift.
"Shapeshifter" redirects here. For other uses, see Shapeshifter (disambiguation).
"Transmogrification" redirects here. For other uses, see Transmogrify (disambiguation).
In mythology, folklore and speculative fiction, shapeshifting is the ability to physically transform oneself through unnatural means. The idea of shapeshifting is found in the oldest forms of totemism and shamanism, as well as the oldest existent literature and epic poems such as the Epic of Gilgameshand the Iliad. The concept remains a common literary device in modern fantasy, children's literature and popular culture. Examples of shapeshifters are vampires and werewolves.