zoanthropy

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by the belief that one is an animal, especially a zoo animal.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with zoanthropy
anthropology , apology , archipelago

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Variants

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zoantharian , zoantharians

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Etymology

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From Greek zoon, animal, and pneuma, soul, spirit.

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Trivia

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1. Zoanthropy was a popular theme in the works of Edgar Allan Poe, including 'The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether' and 'The Masque of the Red Death'.

2. The term 'zoanthrope' was also used in the early 19th century to describe people who believed they had transformed into animals, often as a result of rabies or other diseases.

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Related Concepts

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1. anthropomorphism: The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities, animals, or objects.

2. folie à deux: A shared delusion between two people, often romantic or sexual in nature.

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Culture

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Zoanthropy has been depicted in various forms of literature and art, including the works of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft.

How to Memorize "zoanthropy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine believing that you are a zoo animal, surrounded by cages and exhibits.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the belief that one is an animal, and the condition of having such a belief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Zoanthropy' starts with 'Zoo' and ends with '-ropy', which sounds like 'belief'.

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