THERIANTHROPISM
\θˈi͡əɹɪˌanθɹə͡ʊpˌɪzəm], \θˈiəɹɪˌanθɹəʊpˌɪzəm], \θ_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˌa_n_θ_ɹ_əʊ_p_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
Definitions of THERIANTHROPISM
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th[=e]-ri-an'thr[=o]-pizm, n. the representation of deities in combined man and beast forms.--adj. THERIANTHROP'IC, pertaining to super human beings of combined human and bestial forms, or their worship.--n. TH[=E]'RIOMANCY, divination by observation of beasts.--adjs. THERIOMOR'PHIC, THERIOMOR'PHOUS, beast-like.--n. THERIOT'OMY, the dissection of beasts, zootomy.
By Thomas Davidson
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