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Nahual: The Shadow Self
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Nahual: The Shadow Self

We all have a spirit animal. But the Nahual is more than a spirit. It is a shape-shifter, a sorcerer who can peel off his human skin and roam the night as a jaguar or an owl.

2026-01-16
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2 min read
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