zoomorphism

Meanings

• noun

  The representation of abstract concepts or ideas in the form of animals or animal-like beings.

  - "The novel explored various zoomorphic representations of human emotions."
  - "The artist's zoomorphic sculptures were both intriguing and thought-provoking."

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Variants

List of all variants of zoomorphism that leads to same result
zoomorph , zoomorphic , zoomorphs

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'zōon' (animal) and 'morphē' (form)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'zoomorphism' was first coined by the French philosopher René Descartes in the 17th century.

2. Zoomorphism is a common theme in many ancient mythologies and religions, including Greek, Egyptian, and Norse mythology.

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Related Concepts

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

2. Personification: Giving human qualities or abilities to non-human entities or abstract concepts.

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Culture

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In mythology and literature, zoomorphism is often used to convey deeper meanings or symbolism. For example, the Sphinx, a mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, represents wisdom and guardianship.

How to Memorize "zoomorphism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize abstract concepts as animals or animal-like beings to better understand their meanings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate abstract concepts with specific animal characteristics to help remember their meanings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create mnemonic devices using animal names or characteristics to help remember complex concepts related to zoomorphism.

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