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Anyone know the name of a mythological God/goddess/hero that can morph into an animal? Not zeus, though. Minor/unheard of mythological figures would be nice answers.

2006-10-28 05:00:18 · 7 answers · asked by Gregory A 1 in Society & Culture Mythology & Folklore

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"Popular shapeshifting creatures in myths and legends are werewolves and vampires (mostly of European, Canadian, and Native American/early American origin), the fox spirits or were-foxes of East Asia (including the kitsune of Japan), and the gods, goddesses, and demons of numerous mythologies, such as Loki from Norse mythology or Proteus from Greek mythology. It was also common for deities to transform mortals into animals and plants."

2006-10-28 08:41:31 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0 0

Since the rest of your question asked for minor mythological characters, I will stay away from gods/goddesses and give you a character. Silkies can change from human to seal-like form. There is only one way to keep them from morphing and that is to hide their 'coat'.

2006-10-28 05:13:08 · answer #2 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 0 0

Lycantarope

The story of Lycaon, which originated in Greek mythology, has been viewed as one of the first werewolf stories ever. God Zeus once disguised himself as a traveler and sought for hospitality in the court of vicious Arcadian King Lycaon. The King recognized the god and tried to kill him. He served him human flesh. God Zeus caught the terrible trick and did not eat. Outraged, He destroyed the palace and condemned Lycaon to spend the rest of his life as a wolf. This myth originated the word “Lycanthrope” which is used to describe the werewolf phenomenon. (Greek lykos - wolf, and anthropos - man.)

2006-10-28 05:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by onemelbgirl 3 · 0 0

Try any Celtic deity or hero, they are all a bunch of shapeshifters!

My favorite is the Morrigan who likes to be a raven, wolf, snake, or eel

Also look at Greek (think Zeus as swan or bull)

2006-10-28 05:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by Redcap the Druid 3 · 0 0

Wolf

2016-05-22 03:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

a lot of the greek gods/godesses were showing up as animals all the time. if you want a true shape shifter though, try Proteus.

2006-10-28 05:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by hot.turkey 5 · 1 0

Jesus. He turned himself into a lamb.

2006-10-28 05:02:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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