The notion of #shapeshifting has been around for nearly as long as human beings. The possibility that a person can take the shape of another being—most often an #animal—can be traced back thousands of years, permeating various cultures and religions. While transmogrification has been widely valued in various religious #mythologies, there is also evidence of its influence in pseudo-historical (possibly historical) records.

Source: Evolving Forms: An Intriguing Look at Shapeshifting | Ancient Origins