Zoomorphism

Information about Zoomorphism

Zoomorphic decoration from the Book of Kells

Zoomorphism, from the Greek ζωον (zōon), meaning animal, and μορφη (morphē), meaning shape or form. It is defined as:

The representation of deities as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to them.
The use of animal figures in art and design or of animal symbols in literature.
The viewing of human behavior in terms of the behavior of animals.

Examples

Fenrisulfr, an ancient Norse god in the shape of a wolf.
Airavata, the king god of elephants in Indian mythology.
Clawfoot bathtub, with feet in the shape of a lion's paws.
The common representation of the Holy Spirit as a dove in Christianity.
Luke as a lion in Christianity.
A literary phrase such as "The roar of the ocean".

Common misconceptions

Zoomorphism is often mistaken for anthropomorphism, or the act of attributing human qualities to non-human things, while in fact, zoomorphism can often be better described as "the act of attributing animal qualities to non animal things".

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Fenrir or Fenrisulfr is a wolf, the son of Loki and the giantess AngrboÃ°a. Fenrir is bound by the gods, but is ultimately destined to grow too large for his bonds and devour Odin during the course of RagnarÃ¶k.
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Norse, Viking or Scandinavian mythology comprises the indigenous pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian peoples, including those who settled on Iceland, where most of the written sources for Norse mythology were assembled.
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Airavata (ऐरावत) is a white elephant who carries Lord Indra.

According to the Ramayana, his mother was Iravati.

According to the Matangalila, Airavata was born when Brahma sang sacred hymns over the halves of the egg shell from which
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bathtub (AmE) or bath (BrE) is a plumbing fixture used for bathing. Most modern bathtubs are made of acrylic or fiberglass, but alternatives are available in enamel over steel or cast iron, and occasionally wood.
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Columbidae

Subfamilies

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Pigeons and doves constitute the family Columbidae within the order Columbiformes, which include some 300 species of near passerine birds.
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Luke the Evangelist (Hebrew: לוקא; Greek: Λουκᾶς Loukas) was an early Christian who is said by tradition to be the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the
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P. leo

Binomial name
Panthera leo
(Linnaeus, 1758)

Distribution of lions in Africa

Synonyms
Felis leo
(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Animal style (also known as Zoomorphic style) is a type of imagery used in Northern Europe during the ancient and medieval periods, characterized by animals or animal-like forms arranged in intricate patterns or combats.
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Migration Period art is the artwork of Germanic peoples during the Migration period of 300 to 900. It includes the Migration art of the Germanic tribes on the continent, as well the Hiberno-Saxon art (or Insular art
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