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Have you seen the therian symbol (an overlapping variation of ΘΔ) and wondered what it means? We’ll break down the origin, meanings, and uses of this recent social media phenomenon. Along the way, you’ll learn more about who uses the symbol and what it means to them personally.
What does the Therian symbol mean?
The therian symbol features a Theta Θ and Delta Δ symbol overlapping each other. The symbol is used by the therian community, which is made up of people that identify as specific non-human beings—usually animals—like a wolf, bear, or cat.
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How can I tell if I'm a therian? Signs you may be a therian include feeling a deep connection to a specific animal, often since childhood. You may experience a shift into animal-like behavior or react in an animalistic way, by growling or snarling. Feeling at home when you embody your therianthrope means you may be a therian. Those in the therian community believe being a therian is not a choice.
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Is a therian a type of furry? Many therians feel that you don’t choose to be a therian, but you do choose to be a furry. Furries identify with the outer physical elements of an animal (and often express themselves more in this way), while therians identify with the inner qualities of that animal. They may or may not express themselves as their therianthrope.[9]
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What is quadrobics? Some therians practice a sport called quadrobics, which involves walking or running on all fours like an animal. It can help therians connect more to their inner animal but isn’t a requirement for all therians and remains an individual choice.[10]
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- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/%CE%98%CE%94
- ↑ https://nomadit.co.uk/conference/asa15/paper/23825
- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/%CE%98%CE%94
- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/%CE%98%CE%94
- ↑ https://www.fox26houston.com/news/community-of-people-who-believe-they-are-animals
- ↑ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319483229_Furries_therians_and_otherkin_oh_my_What_do_all_those_words_mean_anyway
- ↑ https://www.wattpad.com/1367075741-a-guide-therianthropy-types-of-therians
- ↑ https://www.wattpad.com/576911120-therian-dictionary-paleotherianthrope
- ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/avolearfox/journal/Difference-Between-A-Furry-And-A-Therian-239648543