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(New page: The '''Raccoon Dog''' (''Nyctereutes procyonoides''), also known as the ''Tanuki'', is a raccoon-like canid found in Asia. It is raised for its fur. ==Japanese mytholo...) |
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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. A well-known [[anime]] film from [[Studio Ghibli]] which features tanuki is the film ''[[Pom Poko]]'', directed by [[Isao Takahata]]. | In [[Japan|Japanese]] mythology, tanuki are thought of as being mischievous shapeshifters, being able to transform into inanimate objects as well as humans. A well-known [[anime]] film from [[Studio Ghibli]] which features tanuki is the film ''[[Pom Poko]]'', directed by [[Isao Takahata]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:28, February 27, 2009
The Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), also known as the Tanuki, is a raccoon-like canid found in Asia. It is raised for its fur.
Japanese mythology
In Japanese mythology, tanuki are thought of as being mischievous shapeshifters, being able to transform into inanimate objects as well as humans. A well-known anime film from Studio Ghibli which features tanuki is the film Pom Poko, directed by Isao Takahata.