therian

/ˈθɪriən/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of therians or their beliefs.
    • He attended a therian gathering to meet others who shared his experiences.
    • She wrote a blog post about therian spirituality and its impact on her life.
    • The therian community has its own vocabulary and cultural norms.
noun
  1. A person who identifies spiritually or psychologically with a non-human animal, often believing they have an animal soul or inner animal self.
    • Many therians describe their identity as feeling like an animal trapped in a human body.
    • The online forum was a safe space for therians to share their experiences.
    • As a therian, she felt a deep connection to wolves and often dreamed of running through forests.
  2. A member of a subculture of people who identify as non-human animals on a spiritual or psychological level, distinct from role-playing or costume-wearing.
    • Therians often use terms like 'theriotype' to describe the animal they feel connected to.
    • The documentary explored the lives of several therians and their unique perspectives on identity.
    • He joined a group of therians who met to discuss their animal identities and support each other.
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