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The Art of Transmogrification

In its broadest sense, it is a change in the physical form or shape of a person or animal. Other terms include metamorphosis, morphing, transformation, or transmogrification

Shapeshifting is a common theme in folklore, as well as in science fiction and fantasy. In its broadest sense, it is a change in the physical form or shape of a person or animal. Other terms include metamorphosis, morphing, transformation, or transmogrification.

There is no settled agreement on the terminology. Still, the most common usages are:

  • shapeshifting indicates changes that are temporary[1]
  • metamorphosis indicates changes that are lasting[2]
  • transformation indicates changes that are externally imposed

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