About[]
- A Therian is a human who shifts into or identifies as an animal either spiritually, physically, or mentally.
- Therians in modern times normally identify as an animal spiritually or mentally, however the origins of Therians come from physical shape-shifters and there are still some Therians who identify as physical shape-shifters in today's modern age.
- Another term for Therian is Were, the two are used interchangeably to describe humans who shift into or identify as an animal either spiritually, physically, or mentally.
What is the Difference between Therians and Otherkin?[]
- Otherkin are humans with non-human souls.
- A Therian is a human who shifts into or identifies as an animal either spiritually, physically, or mentally.
- Spiritual Therian are very similar to Otherkin, but differ in history, folklore, communities, and theories.
What is the Difference between Werewolves and Therians?[]
- Were-Wolves are specific to shifts into wolves while Therians are not animal specific and can apply to any animal not just wolves.
Therian Theories[]
- This is an incomplete list of theories concerning Therians and how they form.
- We do not claim on this site that any one theory is correct, please do not remove any theories from this page, but please feel free to add your own theories.
- Reincarnation: The belief that Therians are animals reincarnated into human bodies.
- Animal Ancestry: The belief that Therians are the human descendants of animal ancestry.
- Magick: The belief that the use of Magick can make someone Therian.
- Familiar Soul Bond: The belief that Therians are bound with the soul of their familiar animal which allows them to shift.