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z oomorphism through the ages

z oomorphism through the ages. Take some regular humans. Add some animals. Zoomorphism : zo·o·mor·phism (z -môr f z m ) The attribution of animal characteristics to the human form.

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z oomorphism through 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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