Theriocephaly

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Theriocephaly (from Greek θηρίον therion 'beast' and κεφαλή kefalí 'head') is the condition or quality of having the head of an animal – commonly used to refer the depiction in art of humans (or deities) with animal heads.

Examples

Many of the gods and goddesses worshipped by the Ancient Egyptians, for example, were commonly depicted as being theriocephalic. Notable examples include:

See also

References

  • Agamben, Giorgio (2004). The Open. Stanford: Stanford University Press. ISBN 0-8047-4738-5.