👉 Semateme is a term used in African and Central Asian folklore and mythology. It refers to the body of an animal that has been transformed into a human form, typically through a ritual or ceremony. In some cultures, it is believed that this transformation allows the animal to become more powerful or intelligent, as well as to gain new life or soul. For example, in the African tradition, semateme may be used to represent the transformation of an old person's body into a young adult,
