Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
therianthropic
Adjective
/ˌθɛr.i.ənˈθrɒp.ɪk/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by the combination of human and animal traits.
Examples
- Many ancient cultures had therianthropic deities that blended human and animal forms.
- The artwork displayed a therianthropic creature, depicting a person with the head of a wolf.
- In literature, therianthropic transformations are a common theme, particularly in fantasy genres.
Meaning
The term refers to beings or concepts that embody both human and animal characteristics, often seen in mythology, folklore, and art.
Synonyms
- anthropozoic
- zoomorphic
