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https://www.thedailybuddha.com/jorogumo/

https://yokai.com/jorougumo/

https://www.worldanvil.com/w/occident-setting-lorakyth/a/jorogumo-species#:~:text=Jorogumo%20also%20have%20a%20plethora,are%20weakened%20by%20cold%20iron.

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This legend teaches us that evil may often be disguised as beauty.

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This creature shifts into an elegant woman and lures her victim into her web through mind control. Jorogumo is weakened by holy magic and cold iron.

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The Jorogumo is a creature of Japanese folklore that is half woman and half spider yokai (supernatural).

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https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/vampire-myths-originated-real-blood-disorder#:~:text=It%20appears%20that%20the%20folklore,%2Dday%20Romania%20and%20Hungary.)

https://theconversation.com/vampire-myths-originated-with-a-real-blood-disorder-140830

https://www.britannica.com/topic/vampire

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When the victim is bitten, they turn into a vampire as well. This legend was used to explain the distinct characteristics of people with Porphyria (such as sensitivity to sunlight and garlic).

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The folktale of the Vampire originated in the Balkan region of Europe. Vampires are creatures that target humans for their blood. These creatures are capable of shapeshifting into a bat.

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https://www.oldwest.org/native-american-mythical-creatures/

https://supernatural.fandom.com/wiki/Wendigo_(creature)#:~:text=Fire%20%2D%20One%20of%20two%20only,sitting%20before%20an%20open%20flame.

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Because of its vulnerability to fire, it can be conquered by being burned to death. This story warns people about wandering in the woods alone.

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This creature scavenges forests in search of human flesh. When the victim is bitten, he becomes a Wendigo.

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The Wendigo originates from Algonquin folklore. It was once a human who shapeshifted into a Wendigo from cannibalism.

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https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker

https://www.oldwest.org/native-american-mythical-creatures/

https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/shapeshifter/

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The Navajo believe that by telling stories of the Skinwalker, their children will be less likely to become immoral.

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The only possible way to defeat a Skinwalker is to kill it with a weapon dipped in white ash.

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Skinwalkers are creatures of Navajo folklore that can turn into any animal. They are very agile and do not leave tracks behind.

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https://thesupernaturalfoxsisters.com/2016/08/09/monster-of-the-week-huli-jing/

https://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Huli_Jing

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This legend shows the influence of alluring beings on humans.

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It typically takes advantage of men and coaxes them to do things that will take their spirit away. A Huli Jing will lose its human form when drunk or caught in its fox form.

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Huli Jing is a creature of Chinese origin that appears as a fox but has a human disguise.

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https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alaska/kushtaka-land-otter-legend-ak/

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The Kushtaka are afraid of dogs and will not get near someone with one. This folktale retains children from roaming off too far from home.

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They accomplish this by leading their victim deep into the woods. Then, the creature rips him to pieces or turns him into a Kushtaka.

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Kushtaka translated to "land otter man," is a creature of Alaskan folklore that appear as an otter but can shift into a man. Their purpose is to stop a person's soul from being reincarnated.

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https://www.timberbush-tours.co.uk/news-offers/scottish-folklore-kelpies

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Kelpie/#:~:text=A%20kelpie%20is%20a%20shape,the%20shape%20of%20a%20horse.&text=But%20beware%E2%80%A6these%20are%20malevolent%20spirits!

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However, if someone gets ahold of a Kelpie's saddle, they will have control over them. This folktale warns children about playing near bodies of water. It also advises women to be cautious around strangers - even if they are good-looking.

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Children and young adults are commonly intrigued by them. The Kelpie's fantasizing looks are deceitful to its true intent. When it lures its victim in, it pulls him into the river and eats him.

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Kelpies are creatures of Celtic folklore that appear by rivers as a horse but can shift into human form.

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https://www.thecollector.com/japanese-mythical-creatures-mythology/

https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2017/06/01-1/feature-head-space-the-eccentric-family-2-a-tanukis-weakness#:~:text=Fear%20or%20surprise%20can%20cause,lose%20control%20of%20their%20forms.

https://japanhouse.illinois.edu/education/insights/tanuki#:~:text=The%20tanuki%2C%20sometimes%20called%20the,often%20associated%20with%20bad%20omens.

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Tanuki symbolizes virtue. In older Japanese folklore, they represent the haunting of people and symbolize bad omens.

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Because of this ability, they tend to be mischievous by playing tricks and stealing travelers' money. They may lose control of their form when dealing with complex feelings such as surprise, fear, and captivity.

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Tanuki, translated to "raccoon dogs," are creatures of Japanese origin that can shapeshift into anything desired.