Zoomorphism vs. Anthropomorphism — What's the Difference?

The word zoomorphism derives from the Greek ζωον (zōon), meaning "animal", and μορφη (morphē), meaning "shape" or "form". In the context of art, zoomorphism could describe art that imagines humans as non-human animals.

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology.Personification is the related attribution of human form and characteristics to abstract concepts such as nations, emotions, and natural forces, such as seasons and weather.

Attribution of animal characteristics or qualities to a god.

Attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to inanimate objects, animals, or natural phenomena.

Use of animal forms in symbolism, literature, or graphic representation.

The attribution of human characteristics and behavior to something not human.

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

(theology) The attribution of human characteristics to divine beings.

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

The representation of the Deity, or of a polytheistic deity, under a human form, or with human attributes and affections.

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

The ascription of human characteristics to things not human.

The transformation of men into beasts.

The representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits

The quality of representing or using animal forms; as, zoömorphism in ornament.

The representation of God, or of gods, in the form, or with the attributes, of the lower animals.

The attribution of animal forms or qualities to a god