Eel Yokai

**Eel Yokai** are ray-finned fish belonging to the order Anguilliformes.

## Physical Appearance

There are two versions of the eel. The first version of the Eel Yokai are a physical appearance of one. They stand upright and they move around by sliding around on their bottom half. They don't have opposable thumbs. Instead the Eel Yokai have flippers that they use for holding things with.

The second version is a variant to the Mermaid Family. They have the upper body of a human and the lower body of an eel. They often wear clothing that doesn't slip off because of the mucus they produce.

## Description

Eels are sea dwellers. They usually live in the subterranean sea of the Hidden World. Though they're fine living on land. Eels are best known for their ability to control and generate electricity from their bodies. Anyone who comes into contact with the eel will get a powerful shock. Some would give Yokai massages at massage parlors or at spas.

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Eel Yokai can have in their arsenal:

* Aquatic Adaptation
	+ Aquatic Breathing
	+ Cold Resistance
	+ Enhanced Lung Capacity
	+ Enhanced Senses
		- Water Sense
	+ Gill Manifestation
	+ Pressure Resistance
	+ Speed Swimming
* Lunglessness

### Variations

* **Electric Eel Physiology**: Electricity Generation
* **Moray Eel Physiology (moray eels)**: Camouflage, Nested Mouths via pharyngeal jaws.

## Pop Culture

Tynamo/Eeletrik/Eelektross are all based on the eel. Right down to the typing which is pure Electric. Huntail and Gorebyss are also inspired by the eel. Other eel characters include Malicious Mickey from Rise of the TMNT, Xerxes from Aladdin: The Animated Series, Flotsam and Jetsam from The Little Mermaid, Slickagon from Power Rangers and Electro from Spider-Man: Unlimited.

## Variations

### Fish Yokai

Eels are ray-finned fish. There are more than 800 species of eel ranging in about 2 in (5 cm) to 13 ft (4 m) in length. Although most eel species primarily live in salt water, some eels travel between salt and freshwater environments to breed.

### Mermaid Yokai

Eel Mermaids are a demihuman subspecies of Mermaid with long bodies like the Lamia. Unlike most Mermaids, they have no trouble living on land. Because they produce even more mucus than standard mermaids, they have trouble wearing most clothes. Their massage techniques utilizing their mucus are highly advanced, and their mucus possesses cosmetic properties as well, making them popular among other mermaids. They have a tremendous amount of stamina and often stay up all night, making them sleep-deprived most of the time.

## Life in the Hidden World

Eel Yokai usually live in the subterranean sea of the Hidden World. Though they do fine living on land in the case of Malicious Mickey. Their bodies are natural circuits. They can produce electricity and control how much energy the electricity should use. Eel Mermaids works at massage parlors or spas where they can use their massage techniques for Yokai customers. Eel Yokai are mostly seen living in salt water. Though there are some eels who can travel between salt and freshwater for breeding purposes.

## Symbolism

Hawaiians tell us that Eel represents our emotional nature. So, if Eel has come to you as a Spirit Guide and helpmate, it’s time to take stock of your feelings. Are you sure you are interpreting things clearly? If not, send out your psychic feelers. Something is muddy here, and you’ll need clarification before moving further.

Another symbolism for Eel Spirit Animal is that of being slippery. We can interpret that in a couple of ways. Perhaps personally we have been a tad duplicitous. There are certainly moments when craft and cunning go a long way, but in other situations, our intention may be called into question. Figuring out which applies n this moment is a personal matter but keep it real. Everyone messes up, and if that’s the case right your wrong.

Eel energy teaches us the lessons of camouflage and disguise when under distress or in danger. Not everyone walks away from situations in which they have little chance of coming out unscathed. Eel reminds you that sometimes hiding is fantastic, and necessary, strategy. Stay where you are or float unnoticed on the currents that exist. It will become apparent when the coast is truly clear.

The snake-like body of Eel gives it associations with Kundalini power. In Hindu beliefs, Kundalini ties to a spiritual awakening that initiates with our most basic self. In terms of Chakras, the Kundalini begins at the bottom and spirals to the top. Roughly paraphrased, Kundalini is coiled power that each individual has within and can learn to use. People describe it like electricity (thus our Eel Spirit). So, Eel is a teacher about stimulating our mystical experience through which we strive for the highest of ourselves, leading to bliss, release, energy, visions and so much more. So, having Eel as a Spirit Ani-mal is no small matter; this is a WOW moment for your spirit and soul.

In nature Eel rises out of the water approximately every 10 minutes, gathering life-sustaining oxygen. Do you feel like you have been holding your breath lately? If so, it’s time to come up for air. You may still feel suspicious or uncertain, but Eel swims with you. It’s time for overcoming any self-inflicted imprisonment (particularly one based on false assumptions). Sometimes there is a fine line between protection and self-destruction.

Finally, if your Spirit Animal is the Electric Eel, you may be in for a shock of some kind. It may be a pleasant surprise or awakening. It may be a little spark to get you moving. No matter the situation improved positive attitudes and cooperation results.