EP: 209 The Marine Kingdom with Dan Duval
Blurry Creatures
Exploring Shape-shifting and the Story of Daegon
Shape-shifting in stories like the Little Mermaid sounds magical, but it's portrayed differently with characters shifting between human and animal forms. Not every merfolk is believed to be a shape-shifting human, as seen with Daegon, often depicted as a Fish God and not a shape-shifting being. Daegon is thought to be a fallen angel or high-ranking spirit being, seeking worship and depicted in ancient history as well as in the Catholic church. The biblical account recognizes Daegon as one of the national gods of the Philistines.
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