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  1. Anthropomorphism - Wikipedia

    In religion and mythology, anthropomorphism is the perception of a divine being or beings in human form, or the recognition of human qualities in these beings. Ancient mythologies …

  2. Anthropomorphism | Definition, Examples & History | Britannica

    Dec 5, 2025 · Anthropomorphism, the interpretation of nonhuman things or events in terms of human characteristics, as when one senses malice in a computer or hears human voices in …

  3. Anthropomorphism - Definition and Examples | LitCharts

    Anthropomorphism can occur in many kinds of stories, but it is especially common in folktales, fantasy, and children's stories. Anthropomorphism is related to, but distinct from …

  4. ANTHROPOMORPHISM Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ANTHROPOMORPHISM is an interpretation of what is not human or personal in terms of human or personal characteristics : humanization. How to use anthropomorphism in a …

  5. Anthropomorphism - Definition and Examples - Literary Devices

    Anthropomorphism is a literary device that can be defined as a technique in which a writer ascribes human traits, ambitions, emotions or entire behavior to animals, non-human beings, …

  6. Anthropomorphism - Psychology Today

    Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to non-human entities, including animals.

  7. What Is Anthropomorphism? | Definition & Examples - Scribbr

    Sep 23, 2023 · Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, feelings, and behaviors to inanimate objects, nonhuman animals, or nature.

  8. Anthropomorphism - New World Encyclopedia

    Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics and qualities to non-human beings, objects, natural, or supernatural phenomena. God, animals, the forces of nature, and unseen …

  9. Anthropomorphism - Academy of American Poets

    The term “anthropomorphism” is derived from the Greek word anthrōpomorphos meaning “having human form or qualities.” Distinct from personification, anthropomorphism does not rely upon …

  10. Anthropomorphism: Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide

    Aug 6, 2025 · Anthropomorphism, the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities, is a powerful literary and artistic device. Understanding anthropomorphism is …