Anthropomorphism means 'human form'. It is a composition of the Greek words for 'human' (ἄνθρωπος / ánthrōpos) and 'gedaante' (μορφή / morphē).
In science and philosophy, the term is used when human attributes and value judgments are attributed to non-human beings (animals, plants, gods, or things). In modern science, it is usually assumed that this way of thinking is incorrect. The humanoid robot ASIMO resembles an astronaut
Examples include: the 'noble horse', the 'brave wolf', the 'unacceptable Mount Everest'. Philosophical anthropomorphism
This concept is also known in theology. About God or God can also be thought of as having these characteristics that resemble those of humans. For example, in Greek mythology, gods showed very human traits.
In esoteric and theosophy, one assumes that every term, word or thought about the "unthinkable" anthropomorphic thought is. Therefore, it does not talk about "God" as in theology. One is talking about divine beings, comparable to Greek mythology, but one actually describes conscious aspects of humans themselves. For example, the god of Eros as "the desire for beauty" (see Plato) and not as anthropomorphic deity.
In an literary form, anthropomorphic thinking occurs mainly in fables. Also in comics, cartoons and advertisements animals, plants and objects are often anthropomorphized. Also see
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