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Nagual
Between the Human and Spirit Worlds
Danger Level: 6/10
By Elizabeth Stein for Mythos Atlas. About the author. Editorial notes are grounded in the site's cited sources and can be challenged through the contact page.
Abilities
ShapeshiftingSpirit WalkingSoul BondingAnimal Communication
Lore & Legend
A shapeshifting sorcerer or spirit animal from Mesoamerican belief systems. Each person is believed to have a nagual spirit that shares their soul, typically in animal form. Powerful naguals can transform into jaguars, eagles, or other creatures, and shamans use this ability to travel between worlds, heal the sick, or curse enemies.