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Furry Chat => Therian and Otherkin => Topic started by: Subject Sigma on May 17, 2013, 06:28:11 PM
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I realise there is a lot of confusion with being an otherkin, so I'm going to ask it plain out simply. I believe spiritually that I am my Fursona Sigma, but I recognize that I am human physically and have human limitations. Is this belief Otherkin, Therian, or just something new entirley?
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As far as I understand being Therian or Otherkin is that one does know they're physically human. Also such things as a 'physical shift' aren't true either, mental/dream shifts can be possible. Feeling spiritually like -or connected to- an animal or any other kind of creature you can come up with (be it a wolf (therian) or a dragon (otherkin) for example) is one aspect of Therianism/Otherkin.
That is my understanding of it. Hope this answered your question :)
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It has, but is an Anthro other kin?
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Similar to the word "furry" a therian doesn't have a universally accepted definition. However, there is some very generalized definitions that can be used.
A furry under a vague definition is "someone who enjoys anthropomorphic art"
Similarly, a therian under a vague definition is "Someone who feels a connection to an animal"
The connection does not have to be physical, it can be mental, spiritual or emotional. People who believe themselves to of been an animal in a past life, and thus feel a connection to said animal, are classified as therians. Therefore, because you feel a mental connection with your fursona (though not a physical one) you are classified as a therian.
While I haven't come to a definition of Otherkin, I have come to some properties that are seemingly accepted to be true of an otherkin.
To be an otherkin you must:
-Believe you are partially or entirely non-human
-You believe you are a mythical creature (such as an elf, dragon, alien, demon, angel and so on)
The second definition I'm still trying to get a straight answer on, however you are probably not otherkin unless you believe you are partly or entirely non-human.
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I believe that my soul and spirit is my Fursona...that I am actually Sigma and should have been born as such and maybe will become in this life or the next, is that Therian?
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Yes, that is therian because you feel a spiritual and mental connection to your animal, your fursona.
A question is whether you're otherkin, again I don't know too much about that definition but I can say that, under my definition and I would think generally accepted definition, you are indeed a therian
Oh and I should of mentioned that there is a thread that specifies what these mean (http://www.thefurryforum.com/forums/index.php?topic=12207.0) in case you want to do more reading
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Thanks for all the help guys! :3