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noun
The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The use of animal figures in art and design or of animal symbols in literature.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: art, arts, literature, media, publishing
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noun
The viewing of human behavior in terms of the behavior of animals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
the attribution of animal forms or qualities to a god
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: attribution, ascription
History
From zoo- + -morphism.
Across languages
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