Mythology Integration

Teen Wolf started out introducing mythological aspects to Becan Hills from the very beginning of the show but has expanded by integrating new creatures in each season. The pilot episode has set up the mythological element in the show and has been not only prominant but grows with each season.

 

What is your favorite mythological aspect or creature from the show?

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Season 1

Werewolf

The number of werewolves in the show has grown from season one but there has been complexity and diversity added to the creature. Super hearing, strength, different eye color and claws are a result of the transformation.

 

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Season 2

Kanima

A werewolf bite gone wrong is introduced when Jackson it transforemed into a monster who looks for a master in order to be accepted. In his transformation he gains a reptile look along with a tail and paralyzing venom.



 Season 3

Lots of new mythology is introduced in the new season that is still airing. This season has taken a dark turn compared to the first two seasons. This advance is possible due to the newest addition of mythological creatures who come from a new culture.

 

Japanese Mythology



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Kitsune
Kira is a new character in the season and the reason this new creature is introduced. It is discovered that she is a fox who can absorb electricity and has the ability to rub tails together to make fox fire which is either lightning or fire.

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Oni   

Warrior demons who are a force of good that are born from the fox's tails and used to fight the Nugitsune. They come out of the dark wearing masks and carrying samurai swords.

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Nugitsune

Stiles takes a dark turn when this creature jumps into his body and begins to take control of him. A dark Kitsune is a trickster that feeds on tragedy, pain, chaos, and strife but also loves riddles.

The mythology in Teen Wolf has put a new spin on mythology that has been around for centuries. Davis manipulates existing creatures and creates new ones that are both interesting and frightening. I have come to love the change the third season has taken because it is interesting to watch the characters be pushed into a darker world.

Do you like the new direction the show has taken?