zoomorphism

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noun
  1. 1

    The viewing of human behavior in terms of the behavior of animals.

  2. 2

    (art, literature) The use of animal figures in art and design or of animal symbols in literature.

  3. 3

    The representation of gods as animals or the attributing of animal characteristics to gods.