https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61 The theme of shapeshifting in folklore gives an overall lesson for everyday life: We should not trust an individual solely because of their looks. They will show their true selves once you come to trust them. en-us 2023-01-09 14:36:11 UTC 2023-01-13 14:11:13 UTC hello@padlet.com SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2438337670 Tanuki, translated to "raccoon dogs," are creatures of Japanese origin that can shapeshift into anything desired. ]]> 2023-01-09 19:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2438337670 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2438338573 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.]]> 2023-01-09 19:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2438338573 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2438343019 Tanuki symbolizes virtue. In older Japanese folklore, they represent the haunting of people and symbolize bad omens.]]> 2023-01-09 19:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2438343019 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2438427555 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.

]]> 2023-01-09 20:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2438427555 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439493041 Kelpies are creatures of Celtic folklore that appear by rivers as a horse but can shift into human form.]]> 2023-01-10 15:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439493041 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439497498 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.]]> 2023-01-10 15:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439497498 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439498184 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.]]> 2023-01-10 15:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439498184 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439499609 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!]]> 2023-01-10 15:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439499609 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439516204 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.]]> 2023-01-10 15:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439516204 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439519662 They accomplish this by leading their victim deep into the woods. Then, the creature rips him to pieces or turns him into a Kushtaka.]]> 2023-01-10 15:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439519662 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439521151 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.]]> 2023-01-10 15:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439521151 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439522361 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alaska/kushtaka-land-otter-legend-ak/]]> 2023-01-10 15:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439522361 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439536908 Huli Jing is a creature of Chinese origin that appears as a fox but has a human disguise.]]> 2023-01-10 15:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439536908 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439538803 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.]]> 2023-01-10 15:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439538803 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439540071 This legend shows the influence of alluring beings on humans.]]> 2023-01-10 15:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439540071 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439541111 https://thesupernaturalfoxsisters.com/2016/08/09/monster-of-the-week-huli-jing/

https://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Huli_Jing]]> 2023-01-10 15:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439541111 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439564640 Skinwalkers are creatures of Navajo folklore that can turn into any animal. They are very agile and do not leave tracks behind.]]> 2023-01-10 16:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439564640 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439564978 The only possible way to defeat a Skinwalker is to kill it with a weapon dipped in white ash.]]> 2023-01-10 16:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439564978 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439565516 The Navajo believe that by telling stories of the Skinwalker, their children will be less likely to become immoral.]]> 2023-01-10 16:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439565516 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439566999 https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker

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

https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/shapeshifter/]]> 2023-01-10 16:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439566999 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439572821 The Wendigo originates from Algonquin folklore. It was once a human who shapeshifted into a Wendigo from cannibalism.]]> 2023-01-10 16:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439572821 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439575560 This creature scavenges forests in search of human flesh. When the victim is bitten, he becomes a Wendigo.]]> 2023-01-10 16:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439575560 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439576823 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.]]> 2023-01-10 16:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439576823 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439577796 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.]]> 2023-01-10 16:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439577796 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439593547 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. ]]> 2023-01-10 16:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439593547 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439595857 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).]]> 2023-01-10 16:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439595857 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439604903 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]]> 2023-01-10 16:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2439604903 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2440902150 The Jorogumo is a creature of Japanese folklore that is half woman and half spider yokai (supernatural).]]> 2023-01-11 14:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2440902150 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2440903608 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.]]> 2023-01-11 14:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2440903608 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2440905004 This legend teaches us that evil may often be disguised as beauty.]]> 2023-01-11 14:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2440905004 SofiaSofiaSofia https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2440906781 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.]]> 2023-01-11 14:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/globalmythgalleryproject/726xhlxxxbdpp61/wish/2440906781