Skinwalker

A Skinwalker is a legendary figure from Navajo folklore described as a powerful witch or shaman capable of transforming into or controlling animals, often for malevolent purposes. They are believed to use dark magic to gain supernatural abilities, including shape-shifting into creatures like wolves or coyotes. Skinwalkers are associated with fear, secrecy, and moral transgression, and they serve as symbols of danger and taboo within Navajo culture. While widely discussed in popular media, they are rooted in cultural beliefs and stories rather than verified phenomena.