Shapeshifting The concept is present in antiquity, and may indeed be a human cultural universal. It is present in the oldest forms of totemism or shamanism, as well as the oldest extant literature and epic poems (such as the Gilgamesh Epic or the Iliad). The shape-shifting is usually induced by the act of a deity; it persisted into the literature of the Middle Ages and the modern period (where the agency causing shape-shifting is mostly a sorcerer or witch). It remains a common trope in modern fantasy, children's literature, and works of pop culture. By far the most common form of shape-shifting is therianthropy which is the transformation of a human being into an animal (or conversely of an animal into human form). Additionally, there can be a transformation into a plant or object, another human form (e.g. fair to ugly, or vice versa), but these transformations are more rare. Themes in shapeshifting[edit] Examples of this are in fairy tales. Between the sexes[edit] Mythology[edit] Modern fiction[edit]
pam This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit] recurring characters This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit]
alcide This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit]
tommy mickens This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit] jessica hamby This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit]
eric northman This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit]
lafayette raynolds This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit]
tara thornton This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit]
jason stackhouse This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit]
sam merlotte This article includes main characters (i.e. characters played by a main cast member), as well as every recurring vampire, and every other character to appear in at least four episodes.[1] Main characters[edit] Humans[edit] Supernaturals[edit] Seasonal antagonists[edit] Past main characters[edit] In order of episode appearances Additional characters[edit] Supporting vampire characters[edit] In order of first appearances Additional characters, introduced in season 1[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 2[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 3[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 4[edit] Additional characters, introduced in season 5[edit] See also[edit] Characters of The Southern Vampire Mysteries References[edit] External links[edit]