Zoomorphism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zoomorphism is a noun meaning The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods.
Meaning
The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods.
More Meanings
- (art, literature) The use of animal figures in art and design or of animal symbols in literature.
- The viewing of human behavior in terms of the behavior of animals.
Word Forms
- zoomorphisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include therianthropism, anthropomorphism, theanthropism, anthropomorphite, anthropotheism, aspect.
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