ZOOMORPHISM

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'Zoomorphism', from the Greek ζωον (''zōon''), meaning animal, and μορφη (''morphē''), meaning shape or form. It is defined as:
#The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods.
#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.

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Examples

Common misconceptions

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Examples

★ Fenrisulfr, an ancient Norse god in the shape of a wolf.

★ Airavata, the king god of elephants in Indian mythology.

★ Clawfoot bathtub, with feet in the shape of a lion's paws.

★ The common representation of the Holy Spirit as a dove in Christianity.

★ Luke as a lion in Christianity.

★ A literary phrase such as "The roar of the ocean".

Common misconceptions

Zoomorphism is often mistaken for anthropomorphism, or the act of attributing human qualities to non-human things, while in fact, zoomorphism can often be better described as "the act of attributing animal qualities to non animal things".

See also

★ Animal style

★ Migration Period art

★ Anthropomorphism

★ Furry fandom