Definition

Describing something that has the shape or characteristics of a beast or animal, often used in relation to deities or mythological figures.

Example

The ancient sculpture depicted a theriomorphic god with the body of a lion and the head of a human.

Conversation

Have you ever read about gods with theriomorphic traits?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they combine human and animal features.

I find it interesting how different cultures interpret these theriomorphic beings.

Definitely! It says a lot about their values and beliefs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Theriomorphic is formed from "therion" (from Greek θηρίον, meaning beast or wild animal) and "morphic" (from Greek μορφή, meaning form or shape). The word describes something that has the form or shape of a beast.

Memory Tip

Think of 'therion' meaning beast and 'morphic' meaning shape — this helps you remember that theriomorphic refers to something that takes on the shape of a beast.

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