Definition of: zoomorphism

(zō′ə·môr′fiz·əm) noun
1. The conception, symbolization, or representation of a man or a god in the form of an animal; also, the attribution of divine or human qualities to animals.
2. The representation of animals or animal forms in art or symbolism.
3. Transformation into animals. In this sense compare BEAST MARRIAGE, SWAN MAIDEN. See also CIRCE. Also zo′o·mor′phy.
—zo′o·mor′·phic adjective