theriomorphic
or the·ri·o·mor·phous
(of deities) thought of or represented as having the form of beasts.
Origin of theriomorphic
1Other words from theriomorphic
- the·ri·o·morph, noun
Words Nearby theriomorphic
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How to use theriomorphic in a sentence
The zoo-morphic or theriomorphic mythologies and creeds are nowhere more vivacious than in America.
Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) | Andrew LangIt is not to be expected that many, if any, remains of a theriomorphic character should cling to a goddess so abstract as Aditi.
Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) | Andrew LangThe Algonkins, however, thought otherwise, and the myth itself suggests a theriomorphic earth-maker.
British Dictionary definitions for theriomorphic
theriomorphous
/ (ˌθɪərɪəʊˈmɔːfɪk) /
(esp of a deity) possessing or depicted in the form of a beast
Origin of theriomorphic
1Derived forms of theriomorphic
- theriomorph, noun
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