Cladotherianthropy (cladotherianthrope or cladotherian) is a subcategory of modern therianthropy in which a therian does not identify as a distinct species, but instead feels a broader identity encompassing an entire genus or family, such as Canis or Canidea, or a larger grouping. This is what makes it different from Pluritherianthropy.
"I’m a reptilian cladotherian, a type of therianthropy which has only recently been described and named (see the essay section for more details). It’s complicated, but the shortest explanation I can give is that while, like some other therians, my soul has two parts, human and non-human, in my case the non-human part is not species-specific, but rather the collective essence of the entire reptilian lineage. So, while the part of my soul that is not human is a single animal-side, it has elements of everything Reptilia is, was, and potentially can be. And if this sounds complicated from the reader’s perspective, imagine trying to figure it all out inside your head." [1]
Cladotherian comes from the Greek words klados meaning “branch” and therion meaning “animal.” The klados prefix was originally chosen by Mokele because in scientific terms, a clade is a group of organisms believed to have evolved from a common ancestor, and all its lineal descendants, according to the principles of cladistics.
Recommended Reading[]
Cladotherianthropy, Pantairin (House of Chimeras), July 20, 2011. http://houseofchimeras.livejournal.com/80355.html
Cladotherianthropy: History and Definition, House of Chimeras, August 16, 2014, http://liongoatsnake.tumblr.com/post/94968222315/cladotherianthropy-history-and-definition
References[]
- ↑ Mokele, About Page of Personal Website, The Jungle, February 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20040214041246/http://www.therianthropy.org/mokele/about.htm
[Nvm anyway! I found out im not a cladotherian, but a polytherian, but if the symbol can be made, i would be happy to make it still :) ]
-{I don't think that there is, although I'll check in with the Therian Hangout. If not, you can go ahead, although remember not to include species-specific marking such as paws, wings, etc. Have fun! -Snowfall from WoF 100% real}-