a creature or character that can change form or appearance, common in fantasy and mythology.
Compound of 'shape' (Old English 'sceap') and 'shifter' (one who shifts). Popularized as a fantasy term in 20th-century literature and gaming.
Shapeshifters appear in mythologies worldwide—from Norse selkies to Navajo skin-walkers to Hindu avatar gods—suggesting humans have always been fascinated by the idea of transcending physical limits.
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