Therianthropy Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a therian?

A belief system related to animal spirits

A person who can communicate with animals

A human who identifies as a non-human animal (correct)

A type of animal that shifts forms

What does the term 'awakening' refer to?

The process of realizing and accepting that you are a therian.

Shifting refers to a general term for the perceived changes in one's mental state from human to animal.

True

What is a theriotype?

The animal or creature one identifies as. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a standard therian?

Someone who identifies as a single earthly animal Signup and view all the answers

What defines a polytherian?

Possesses multiple types and experiences shifts Signup and view all the answers

A nonshifting therian experiences shifts.

False Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a contherian?

Constantly shifted into an animal state without experiencing shifts. Signup and view all the answers

What is a dream shift?

When the inner animal influences a person's dreams. Signup and view all the answers

What is an astral shift?

Traveling to a non-physical plane of existence Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a phantom shift?

It's when a person perceives limbs of their inner animal. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of therian shifts with their definitions:

Mental shift = When the mind reverts to animal form Sensory shift = When your senses match those of your inner animal Aura shift = When the auric field changes to reflect the inner animal Cameo shift = Experiencing the shifts of another animal that isn't their own theriotype Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'gear' refer to in the context of therians?

Items therians may wear to express themselves. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Therianthropy Concepts

Therian: An individual identifying as a non-human animal on a deep personal level.
Awakening: The realization and acceptance of one's therian identity; may involve discovering one's theriotype, but not universally experienced.
Shifting: Perceived alterations in mental state from human to animal, can be various forms of transition.
Theriotype: The specific animal or creature with which a person identifies.

Types of Therians

Standard therian: Identifies as one earthly animal, experiences mental or phantom shifts related to this identity.
Polytherian: Possesses multiple animal identities, can experience shifting related to each type simultaneously.
Nonshifting therian: Identifies as non-human without experiencing shifts.
Contherian: A nonshifting therian with consistent animal experiences, not varying; constantly in an animal state.
Suntherian: Experiences a persistent non-human state and can perceive gradual shifts between human and animal mindsets.

Specialized Therians

Cladotherian: Identifies with a broader category of animals (e.g., all felines), resisting specific species classification.
Psychological therian: Comprehends identity as a neurological aspect, unrelated to past lives; shaped by current emotional or psychological factors.
Spiritual therian: Connects identity to spiritual experiences, such as reincarnation or soul attachment, not grounded in neurological aspects.

Types of Shifts

Mental shift: Experience when a person mentally embodies their animal form, often heightening senses and animalistic reactions.
Phantom shift: Occurs when an individual perceives sensations or visualizes limbs of their inner animal, though only they can see these phantom limbs.
Dream shift: Happens during sleep, allowing the person to experience their animal identity in dreams.
Cameo shift: Involves temporary experience of another animal's shifts outside of one's theriotype.
Astral shift: Involves meditation or lucid dreams to travel to a non-physical dimension, allowing the person to shift their astral body to align with their theriotype.
Sensory shift: Alignment of the individual's senses with those of their inner animal.
Aura shift: Change in the aura to reflect the inner animal, often noticed by others such as animals or children.

Therian Gear and Expression

Gear: Items worn by therians such as collars, tails, and ears which serve as expressions of identity and help create a connection to their theriotype.

Description

Explore the fascinating world of therianthropy with these flashcards. Each card provides essential vocabulary and definitions related to the therian experience, including terms like 'therian', 'awakening', and 'shifting'. Perfect for those interested in understanding this unique identity.