Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism (/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪzəm/; from the Greek anthrōpos (ἄνθρωπος), meaning "human", and morphē (μορφή), meaning "form") is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology.
Etymology
The term "anthropomorphism" was first used in the mid-1700s. The word itself derives from the Greek anthrōpos (ἄνθρωπος), meaning "human", and morphē (μορφή), meaning "form".
Related Terms
- Personification: This is a related concept where human characteristics are attributed to abstract ideas or inanimate objects.
- Zoomorphism: This is the converse of anthropomorphism, where animal characteristics are attributed to humans or gods.
- Therianthropy: This refers to the mythological ability of human beings to metamorphose into animals by means of shapeshifting.
- Deification: This is the glorification of a subject to the level of divinity, often seen in anthropomorphism where gods are given human characteristics.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anthropomorphism
- Wikipedia's article - Anthropomorphism
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