Ageing
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| - | '''Shapeshifting''' is a common theme in [[mythology]] and [[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: | + | #The process of becoming older or more [[mature]]. |
| - | *''shapeshifting'' indicates changes that are temporary | + | #The [[deliberate]] act of making something (such as an [[antique]]) appear older than it is. |
| - | *''metamorphosis'' indicates changes that are lasting | + | |
| - | *''transformation'' indicates changes that are externally imposed | + | |
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| - | Shapeshifting is distinguished from natural processes such as [[aging]] or [[metamorphosis]] (despite shared use of the term), the body contortions of animals such as the [[Mimic Octopus]], and [[illusions|illusory]] changes. Instead, shapeshifting involves physical changes such as alterations of age, [[gender]], [[race]], or general appearance or changes between [[human]] form and that of an [[animal]], [[plant]], or inanimate object. | + | |
| - | ==See also == | + | |
| - | *[[Resizing (in fiction)]] | + | |
| - | *[[Self reconfigurable]] | + | |
| - | *[[Metamorphosis (biology)]] | + | |
| - | *[[Werewolves in fiction]] | + | |
| - | *[[Animal transformation fantasy]] | + | |
| - | *[[List of comic book superpowers#Shapeshifting|Shapeshifting as a comic book superpower]] | + | |
| - | * [[Soul eater (folklore)]] | + | |
| - | *[[Transformation Fetish]] | + | |
| - | *[[Mimic Octopus]] | + | |
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| - | == See also == | + | |
| - | *[[Anthropomorphism]] | + | |
| - | *[[Body swap]] | + | |
| - | *[[Werewolf]] | + | |
| - | *[[Body horror]] | + | |
| - | *[[Lycanthropy]] | + | |
| - | *[[Mutation]] | + | |
| - | *''[[Tetsuo: The Iron Man]]'' | + | |
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- The process of becoming older or more mature.
- The deliberate act of making something (such as an antique) appear older than it is.
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