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therian
What does therian mean?
A person who personally identifies as an animal spiritually or psychologically; related to but distinct from being a furry, and sometimes present in convention spaces.
"He explained that he's a therian, which isn't the same as being a furry."
Origin
From 'therianthropy' (human-animal transformation), Greek 'therion' (beast).
Frequently asked questions
What is a therian?
It's a person who personally identifies as an animal on a spiritual or psychological level.
Is a therian the same as a furry?
No. A furry is a fan of anthropomorphic animals, while a therian identifies as an animal; the two are related but distinct, though they sometimes share convention spaces.
Where does the word therian come from?
It comes from 'therianthropy,' meaning human-animal transformation, from the Greek 'therion' meaning beast.
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