zoomorphism

English - Turkish

Definition of zoomorphism in English Turkish dictionary

sanatta hayvanların resmedilmesi

bir insan veya ilahın hayvan biçiminde gösterilmesi

English - English

Definition of zoomorphism in English English dictionary

The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods

The viewing of human behavior in terms of the behavior of animals

The use of animal figures in art and design or of animal symbols in literature

the attribution of animal forms or qualities to a god

{i} act of ascribing animal characteristics to a deity; use of animal forms in ornamental art

Hyphenation

zo·o·mor·phism

Etymology

() From the Ancient Greek ζῷον (zōon, “animal”), and μορφή (morphē, “shape, form”).