theriomorphic
/ˌθɪərɪə(ʊ)ˈmɔːfɪk
/adjective
(Especially of a deity) having an animal form: gods depicted in theriomorphic form a theriomorphic vehicle...
- If they are animal masks of a god, my best guess is that they are theriomorphic manifestations rather than anthropomorphisations.
- Sometimes, therefore, her features were theriomorphic.
- A revival of theriomorphic figures could also be accomplished by turning to those of the remote past.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek thērion 'wild beast' + -morph + -ic.
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