The attribution of animal form or nature to a god or supernatural being. Cf. anthropomorphism, n. 1.

The introduction of divine or supernatural beings in the construction of a drama or epic; such beings collectively.

The action of making into or representing as an animal; (also) the action of becoming more animal-like. Cf. animalize, v. 2.

a three-headed figure or image of a deity.

The ascription to God or to a god of the form or characteristics of a beast.