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A New Concept for Shape-Shifting Architecture That Responds to Heat With few exceptions, the buildings we occupy are rigid. But what we gain in stability, we lose in flexibility and adaptability. Shapeshifting was a way of making that connection and of conquering any fears they had of the unknown. By becoming an animal, they were able to shift their perception and see the world differently, and most did this through story. Shape-shifter definition is - one that seems able to change form or identity at will; especially: a mythical figure that can assume different forms (as of animals).

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Definition of shape shifting in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of shape shifting. What does shape shifting mean? Information and translations of shape shifting in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.

I don’t want to alarm you, but I’m concerned you may be Shapeshifter—and there’s a good chance you don’t even know it.

Shapeshifters have been a part of literature and folklore in nearly every human culture throughout history. Whether it’s a handsome prince who’s turned into a frog or a scary alien who’s masquerading as a human, shape-shifting always keeps a story interesting.

But I hope you’re not offended when I suggest you may be a Shapeshifter. I’ve concluded that we’re ALL Shapeshifters in one way or another, and that’s not always a bad thing.

There’s even shape-shifting in the Bible.

Romans 12:2 says: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Two important Greek words here illustrate the shape-shifting principle. The first is syschēmatizō, which means “to be conformed to someone else’s pattern or mold.” It’s not a good thing to allow your “shape” to be determined by external circumstances, events, fads, or relationships. God hasn’t called you to be a chameleon, simply blending into whatever your surroundings happen to be at the moment.

The second word is metamorphoō, which means “to be transformed, transfigured, or changed into another form or appearance.” This is a GOOD kind of shape-shifting, for it means we are increasingly becoming on the outside what we already are on the inside. Instead of allowing external forces to determine our identity, we have an internal revelation of who God has created us to be.

Paul explains in Romans 12:2 that positive transformation on the outside is impossible unless there has first been a “renewing of your mind”—transforming your thinking and nature on the inside.

It may startle you to discover that even Jesus was a Shapeshifter. Although He existed in eternity “in the form [morphē] of God,” He “made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance [schema] as a man…” (Philippians 2:6-8).

Jesus’ style of shape-shifting was the exact opposite of most people you meet today. While we generally try to put our “best foot forward” and appear to others as someone greater than we really are, Jesus humbled Himself and took on a form that hid His divine majesty from people’s view.

However, three of His disciples were given a brief glimpse of Jesus’ inner radiance when He was transfigured [metamorphoō]before them one day (Matthew 17:1-8). His appearance on the outside took the form of the brilliant glory He already possessed on the inside.

The devil, of course, is a diabolical kind of Shapeshifter. Paul warns in 2 Corinthians 11:14 that Satan disguises himself [metaschēmatizō]as an angel of light. Instead of allowing his inner nature to be transformed, Satan merely puts on an outer facade.

So we certainly don’t want to be Satan’s kind of Shapeshifter, trying to fool people by an outward appearance that is different from our true nature. Instead, we want to be changed from the inside out—increasingly transformed into the image of Christ in our daily conduct and relationships.

Our hope of reflecting the glory of God is not in putting on a religious mask or disguise, as so many still do. Since Christ already lives in us (Colossians 1:27, Galatians 2:20), we must simply allow Him to express Himself—“shifting our shape” more and more into the shape of His image and likeness.

This article concerns shapeshifting (also known as 'transformation') as an action or state of being. For the artistic metagenre which involves shapeshifting as a plot device, see transformation fiction.

Shapeshifting is, in its most basic meaning, a change from one state to another. A shapeshifter (also known as Shapechanger and sometimes abbreviated TF after 'transformation') is a term encompassing any sort of being that can change their physical shape and appearance under its own willpower. In fantasy fandoms, these beings may be known as polymorphs (i.e. a being or creature with the means to change its biological shape into another, commonly by the use of magic; This process is also commonly known as 'morphing.')

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In mythology[edit]

Shapeshifting Reptilians

Shapeshifters abound in the lore of most cultures. Contemporary examples include werewolves, which are wolves that turn into humans (or vice versa, depending on the specific mythos), and kitsune (and related shapeshifters, such as kumiho), which are typically depicted as the enlightened semi-spirit forms of foxes which can turn into people.

Hence, if the term 'furry' is taken in its loosest sense, i.e., something which exhibits a mixture of human and animal traits, then these may be the oldest known examples of furries in human culture.

Shapeshifting and furry[edit]

When used in terms of the furry fandom, it is generally in the context of changing from a human form into an animal one. Shapeshifting, or transformation, can have several meanings in the fandom. For furry lifestylers, it can reflect an interest in the fantasy of 'being' your animal, and the earnest desire to one day wake up and see your human-ness gone. It can have aspects of sexual fantasy, especially in the case of unwanted involuntary transformations forced by others. It can reflect an active spiritual or oneirological state of human-animal changes, as found in therianthropy. Or it can refer to biological or cybernetic changes, either in real life or in science fiction, to make a person more animal-like.

Shapeshifting is typically a one-way route in furry fan stories and art; the goal is to become animal, often a quadruped, rather than return to humanity. The main difference is in were stories where, due to traditional genre conventions, an aspect of returning to being human for at least a short time is often included. Transformation stories may have people turn fully into bestial animals, rather than anthropomorphic ones, losing all human level or reasoning and intelligence.

Shapeshift Exchange

Fandom applications[edit]

A great deal of fursonas in the furry fandom are shapechangers. Some of them accomplish this task by 'magical' means such as a garter belt or a curse, some using technology (i.e., nanites or extreme genetic engineering), and some furs can shapechange 'just because.'

Transformation art is created by a wide variety of TF fans, both for themselves and as commissioned work for non-artist TF fans. This art can either be single, 'one-shot' images, or sequences depicting a transformation in as few as three or as many as 15-20 images. There are websites available to view transformation artwork, such as Transfur, Shadowlord Inc and Fur Affinity. TF fans communicate through chat, groups, lists and bulletin boards.

Most mucks also include a morph program, which facilitate these changes. The most common program was created by Triggur for FurryMUCK, although there are others (and indeed, some mucks have multiple morph programs, depending on that user's preferences).^{[citation needed]}

In works of fiction[edit]

Main article: Transformation fiction

See also[edit]

• Shapeshifting on Wikipedia

Shapeshifter Synonym