Zoomorphism vs. Anthropomorphism

Zoomorphism vs. Anthropomorphism — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Zoomorphism and Anthropomorphism

Zoomorphismnoun

Attribution of animal characteristics or qualities to a god.

Anthropomorphismnoun

Attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena.

Zoomorphismnoun

Use of animal forms in symbolism, literature, or graphic representation.

Anthropomorphismnoun

The attribution of human characteristics and behavior to something not human.

Zoomorphismnoun

The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods.

Anthropomorphismnoun

(theology) the attribution of human characteristics to divine beings

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Zoomorphismnoun

The use of animal figures in art and design or of animal symbols in literature.

Anthropomorphismnoun

the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits

Zoomorphismnoun

The viewing of human behavior in terms of the behavior of animals.

Zoomorphismnoun

the attribution of animal forms or qualities to a god