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Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. [1] It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology. [2] Personification is the related attribution of human form and characteristics to abstract concepts such as nations, emotions, and natural forces, such as seasons and weather ...
Non-anthropomorphic animals and other beings who by their nature are not expected to speak by default are not included here. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Talking animals are a common element in mythology and folk tales, children's literature, and modern comic books and animated cartoons. Fictional talking animals often are anthropomorphic, possessing human-like qualities (such as bipedal walking, wearing clothes, and living in houses). Whether they are realistic animals or fantastical ones ...
Sumi – An animal guardian spirit with the wings of a Thunderbird and the legs of an American black bear who is the mascot of the 2010 Winter Paralympics. Toodee – A blue monster with the body and skin of a dinosaur, the scales and spikes of a dragon, and the face, ears and whiskers of a rabbit. She is debuted in Yo Gabba Gabba!.
It means to attribute animal forms or animal characteristics to other animals, or things other than an animal; similar to but broader than anthropomorphism. Contrary to anthropomorphism, which views animal or non-animal behavior in human terms, zoomorphism is the tendency of viewing human behavior in terms of the behavior of animals. It is also ...
An anthropomorphic duck often appearing in satirical or humorous comics. [19] Jeff the Land Shark: Land shark Marvel Comics: The pet and sidekick of Gwenpool, Hawkeye, and Deadpool. [20] [21] Jennika: Turtle IDW Publishing: A character from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. [22] Krypto: Dog DC Comics: The pet dog and sidekick of ...
Fictional characters who are biological combinations of humans and at least one species of non-human animals. Note that this does not necessarily include any animal character with an anthropomorphic or humanoid appearance; they must be explicitly described as being some sort of hybridized creature with both human and animal traits.
Similarly, the Gaulish Artio sculpture found in Bern, Switzerland shows a juxtaposition of a bear and a woman figure, interpreted as representations of the theriomorphic and the anthropomorphic aspect of the same goddess. Non-human hybrids also appear in ancient Egyptian iconography, as in Ammit (combining the crocodile, lion, and hippopotamus).