In it's original sense, the term "theriomorphic" referred to beings, especially deities, possessing of or depicting animal forms. Derived from the Greek therion or "wild beast" and morphous "having the shape, form, or structure". The term later became applied to any being that shapeshifts from human to animal form. The most commonly known type of theriomorph is the werewolf. Popular usage of the term is found in Jim Butcher's Dresden Files series.
See Also: loup-garou, lycanthrope, werewolf
Sources and More Information: Breakfast with Pandora, The Demoniacal, Dictionary.com
Related Books:
Fool Moon (Dresden Files) by Jim Butcher
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