Mythology, legends, fantasy and science fiction all embrace shapeshifters — people or different creatures capable of entry (“shift”) between two or extra kinds.
“The Epic of Gilgamesh,” usually thought of to be the oldest piece of written literature, hints on the gods altering their kinds to work together with people.
“The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886, launched us to a health care provider who transforms right into a monster after consuming a serum designed to suppress his baser impulses.
Within the TV present “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” Odo, the top of station safety, is a shapeshifter who can take many animate or inanimate kinds.
Many cultures have legends of beings who shift form: In Greek and Roman mythology, gods and goddesses take human type. Navajo legends inform of skin-walkers — witches who can take animal type. The Japanese have tales of kitsune (fox-spirits), and the Celtic folks have selkies (seal/human shapeshifters).
Of the people who can change form, werewolves are by far the most well-liked in fiction.
Though the mythos modifications from creator to creator, usually, werewolves are people who, in opposition to their will, become savage wolf type throughout every full moon.
Some preserve human sentience, whereas some don’t.
Most folklore holds that the one technique to kill a werewolf is with bullets or blades fabricated from silver.
Though most shapeshifter collection are geared towards romantasy, there are some which might be older fashion fantasy or horror.
Beneath is an inventory of shapeshifter books, films and authors.
Nonfiction
“I Know What I Saw: Modern-day Encounters with Monsters of New Urban Legend and Ancient Lore” by Linds S. Godfrey (2019).
“The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of Shape-shifting Beings” by Brad Steiger (2012).
“Werewolves and Shapeshifters” by Darren Zenko (2004).
Novels
“Cycle of the Werewolf” by Stephen King (2019).
“Red Moon” by Benjamin Percy (2014).
“The Wolf Gift: A Novel” by Anne Rice (2012).
“The Last Werewolf” by Glen Duncan (2012).
“The Werewolf of Paris: A Novel” by S. Man Endor (orig. pub. 1933).
DVDs
“Werewolves Within” (2021).
“The Twilight Saga: The Complete 5-movie Collection” (2016).
“Underworld Collection” (2016).
“Teen Wolf” (2014).
“Silver Bullet” (2002).
“An American Werewolf in London” (1981).
“Cat People” (1942).
“The Wolf Man” (1941).
Shapeshifter collection and authors
Mercy Thompson collection, Alpha & Omega collection by Patricia Briggs.
Kate Daniels collection by Ilona Andrews.
Twilight Saga collection by Stephenie Meyer.
Parasol Protectorate collection by Gail Carriger.
Otherworld collection by Kelley Armstrong.
Shiver collection by Maggie Stiefvater.
