In that instant, it all made sense.
In folklore, there are many legends about the weasel spirit, mostly involving tales of possession, mind control, or the strange phenomenon of the creature asking you whether it looks more like a human or a deity.
But in reality, the weasel is a member of the mustelid family. They possess anal glands—also known as perianal or scent glands—that can release a misty, foul-smelling liquid to deter predators and aid in their escape. This secretion is known to trigger central nervous system disturbances, leading to hallucinations and psychosis, which the victim then interprets through the lens of their own existing cognitive biases.
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