Historical examples of shapeshifters and animal people

Disclaimer: I make no claims that any of these examples are directly related to therianthropy as we know it today. However, in cultures all over the world people have been fascinated by the concept of human to animal transformation, and a blending of human and animal characteristics. The information here is presented for informational purposes only.

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Prehistory - The Lion Man of Hohlenstein-Stadel

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