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| − | In [[Japan|Japanese]] mythology, tanuki are thought of as being mischievous shapeshifters, being able to transform into inanimate objects as well as humans. | + | In [[Japan|Japanese]] mythology, tanuki are thought of as being mischievous shapeshifters, being able to transform into inanimate objects as well as humans. An [[anime]] film from [[Studio Ghibli]] which features tanuki is the film ''[[Pom Poko]]'', directed by [[Isao Takahata]]. |
See [[Raccoon Dog]] | See [[Raccoon Dog]] | ||
Revision as of 16:44, February 27, 2009
In Japanese mythology, tanuki are thought of as being mischievous shapeshifters, being able to transform into inanimate objects as well as humans. An anime film from Studio Ghibli which features tanuki is the film Pom Poko, directed by Isao Takahata.
See Raccoon Dog