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Mythical Creatures in Animal Form
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Mythical Creatures in Animal Form

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These zoomorphic pendants from the South Pacific region of Costa Rica (700–1550 AD) depict fantastical beings—one with otter-like features, the other combining a curved feline body with a bird’s head and hooked beak. Such composite forms reflect the shamanic worldview of pre-Columbian cultures, where animals symbolized power, transformation, and access to spiritual realms.
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