therianthropic

To contain the qualities of both an animal and human. From the Greek prefixes Theri- meaning "wild animal" and anthropo- meaning "human".
This word is usually used to describe gods, (i.e. Bast) but is also literally what a furry is.

The Egyptian goddess Bast is a therianthropic Deity.

The characters in Furrlough are therianthropic.

by Colin Ritter August 4, 2003

Therian Day

Every 4th of the months therians do vocals/sounds and quads and wear a mask if they have one in public. It’s completely optional but extremely encouraged in the therian community.

“Dylan, today’s therian day!”
“Lets go do quads, bring your mask!”

by pookiewookiedookiepoopybear November 6, 2023

Therian

A person who spiritually connects with an animal or multiple animals. A therian can feel connected by seeing visions, dreams, or having a belief that they were one in their past life/lives. Therians do not identify as an animal they just feel connected.

A therian was playing in the soft snow.

by vbugs December 13, 2022

Therianphobia

Therianphobia is the dislike and hatred of therianthropes, these people invalidate the experiences of therianthropes. Can also be used as therianphobic and\or therianphobe.

Person A: All therians are delusional!
Person B: We get it, man, you've get therianphobia!

by Caelum The Doll May 28, 2021

Therian

A therian is someone who identifies as a specific non-human animal. psychologically, Spiritually and emotionally too. They relate to the essence and behaviors of a certain animal or animals(theriotype(s)), Even though they are not physically related to that theriotype.

Zenner: "Are you a therian"
Finn: "Yes I am!"
Zenner: "What are your theriotypes?"
Finn: "A few of mine are- Norwegian forest cat, basking shark, opossum and more!"
Zenner: "Ok!"

by (.Fenner.) October 20, 2023

Therian

(noun)

A person who non-physically identifies spiritually and/or physically, in part or whole as a non-human animal. Whether that be a fish, camel, ant, wolf, seagull, otter, etc.

“My friend showed me a video of a Therian practicing vocals!”

by Alterhuman defs September 19, 2023

polymorphic therian

a polymorphic therian is a type of therian in which their theriotype is fluid.

Definition of therian: an identity which is non physical and spiritual or psychological

Benson: "hey! I heard you are a therian, I am too! Whats your theriotypes?"
Orchid: "Oh hi! I actually don't have any theriotypes because im a polymorphic therian"

by autumndakotaraptor July 19, 2023