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Exploring Zoomorphism: Animal Traits Reflected in Human Culture Throughout the Ages

Zoomorphism, the attribution of animal characteristics to humans, dates back to ancient cultures. Derived from the Greek words for "animal" and "shape," it illustrates how we relate to the animal kingdom, embodying traits like loyalty from dogs, wisdom from fish, and freedom from birds. This exploration unravels the instinctual and symbolic connections we share with animals, reflecting cultural differences. From myths like the Minotaur to modern hybrids in popular culture, we continue to question what animal traits resonate with us and which creatures we might wish to embody.

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Exploring Zoomorphism: Animal Traits Reflected in Human Culture Throughout the Ages

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  1. zoomorphismthrough the ages

  2. Take some regular humans

  3. Add some animals

  4. Zoomorphism: zo·o·mor·phism (z -môr f z m) • The attribution of animal characteristics to the human form. • The word derives from the Greekζωον (zōon), meaning animal, and μορφη (morphē), meaning shape or form.

  5. What do animals have that we compare ourselves to? • Instincts, characteristics, physical advantages : • Dog: loyalty, ferocity • Fish: access to another world, wisdom • Birds: flight, mobility, freedom • Ox: hardworking, dedicated • Wolf: dangerous, not to be trusted • Snake: intelligent, sneaky, smooth

  6. For Example +

  7. The Minotaur

  8. thoughts • Definitions of these characteristics vary based upon each culture and group of people. Why do you think this is so? • What are some animal characteristics or sayings you know? • What are some legends or myths you have heard of hybrid humans? • What are some animals you would like to be combined with?

  9. Popular culture What are some more examples?

  10. legends

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