Anthropomorphism
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Anthropomorphism is the ascribing of human personality, appearance, conduct, cognition, or other attributes to non-human entities, often including non-human animals. In fiction and folklore, it is spe
The 35,000 to 40,000 year-old Löwenmensch figurine
Anthropomorphic "pebble" figures from the 7th millennium BC
From the Panchatantra: Rabbit fools Elephant by showing the reflection of the moon.
From The Emperor's Rout (1831)
Furry fandom
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The furry fandom is a subculture defined by an interest in anthropomorphic animal characters. Members of the fandom, known as furries, often have their own characters in the form of fursonas and may w
Anthropomorphism
…Caterpillar (1969) by Eric Carle and The Gruffalo (1999) by Julia Donaldson. Anthropomorphism in literature and other media led to a sub-culture known as furry fandom, which promotes and creates stories and artwork involving anthropomorphic animals, and the examination and interpretation of humanity through…
Fursuiters at a furry convention
Sculptures and pins on display at Further Confusion, a furry convention
Kemono fursuits are characterized by their large, colorful eyes and soft, rounded facial features.
While some furry fans create and wear costumes called "fursuits" depicting their characters, not all of them do.