Otherkin* are a subculture of people who socially identify as partially or entirely non-human. Some of them surmise that they are, either spiritually or genetically,[2] not human*
Otherkin largely identify as mythical creatures,[5] with others identifying as creatures from fantasy or popular culture. Examples include: angels, demons, dragons, elves, fairies, sprites, aliens,[6][7][8] and cartoon characters.[9]