Skinwalker: The Navajo Shapeshifter

C. L. Nichols, Author
Speculative Encounters
2 min readJan 27, 2024

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Navajo mythology claims it has the ability to transform into any animal.

The Skinwalker is a creature that has been talked about for centuries. It is said to be a witch or sorcerer who has the ability to transform into any animal they desire.

It is also said to have the ability to possess humans. But is the Skinwalker real, or just a legend?

The Navajo people believe that the Skinwalker is a powerful and dangerous being that should be avoided at all costs.

According to Navajo legend, the Skinwalker is a medicine man or witch who has attained the highest level of priesthood in the tribe, but chose to use his or her power for evil by taking the form of an animal to inflict pain and suffering on others.

To become a Skinwalker requires the most evil of deeds, the killing of a close family member.

While there are many stories about the Skinwalker, there is no concrete evidence that it actually exists. There have been many sightings of strange creatures in the American Southwest, but none have been proven to be the Skinwalker.

One of the most famous stories about the Skinwalker comes from a Utah family who lived on a ranch that was supposedly haunted by the creature. The family reported seeing strange creatures that looked like wolves…

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C. L. Nichols, Author
Speculative Encounters

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