Theriomorphism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Theriomorphism is a noun meaning The shaping of something in the form of an animal.
Meaning
The shaping of something in the form of an animal.
Example Sentences
"Thus every form, every object, every external phenomenon," says Vignoli, "becomes vivified and animated by the intrinsic consciousness and personal psychical faculty of the animal itself. It is due to this fact that the animal gives to every observable object or force qualities and powers analogous to its own, just as primitive man projects into every unknown phenomenon some sort of anthropomorphism or theriomorphism."
Word Forms
- theriomorphisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include therianthropy, biomorph, anthropomorphosis, anthropomorphitism, pithecomorphism, hemimorphism.
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