Werepanther

Werepanthers - Humans who can become panthers through magic.

History

Fara Maku and Tea were both transformed into werepanthers by Anansi, Fara Maku directly and Tea through Fara Maku. In order to turn a person into a werepanther, one must place the Mark of the Panther upon that person; this usually has to be done by a werepanther, although a magical being such as Anansi can also accomplish it.

The transformation of a werepanther from human to panther form is generally activated by a state of anger. When the werepanther takes on panther-shape, he or she takes on the form of a normal panther, his or her garments blending into the fur of the panther’s body.

The two known werepanthers at present are Fara Maku and Tea, who now serve as protector-figures in Nigeria.