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Otherkin Essay - Part Two
Mythological animals are generally self explanatory, but they are those who identify as creatures not of this earth. Though a currently small group, they are slowly growing in size, most identifying with the powerful Dragon. However, unicorns, gryphons, and the odd variety such as the Chimera do tend to crop up.
Vampires are usually placed into two groups: the Sanguine and the Psychic Vampire. The former relies on blood for nourishment and to remain healthy, whether it is due to a deficiency they can only obtain through the drinking of blood or a literal craving/need for it. The latter, however, feeds primarily on psychic energy. They generally do this unconsciously, such as walking into a room and ‘draining’ the energy from those inside, or taking away the life of a party. Others ask permission before taking what they need.
Angelkin and Demonkin are not as dualistically defined as the Judeo-Christian idea of angels and demons, but have a broader meaning and sometimes even work together versus being adversaries. ‘Angels may refer to themselves as avatars or celestials, though the latter may be considered by some to be a separate group’ (Lupa 25).
Kitsune are not precisely Therianthropes or fox Therianthropes, but they aren’t purely mythological animals either. Kitsune are a unique group of fox spirits that have a rich fabled history ranging from China to North America.
Multiples and Walk-ins are not necessarily always Otherkin, but they aren’t categorized as a type. This sizable portion of the community identifies themselves as being Other by having another soul walk into the current shell, or body, as the former soul inhabiting the body has left. A multiple is where there are several souls inhabiting the same vessel, often found to be trying to kick out the original unless a ‘pact’ is reached.
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