Definition: The word "anthropomorphise" in Greek means "to imitate." It's often used to describe a person or thing that appears similar, yet not identical, to another. An example of this could be a person who seems very human in appearance but is actually quite alien-like. The word implies there’s an element or trait that makes the person or object look like they're "human," even though they are not. The broader meaning includes any instance where someone imitates, either directly or indirectly. For example, if you see a person who appears to be very smart and educated but is in fact somewhat dumb, this can be considered an "anthropomorphise" of the person's intelligence. The term "anthropomorphise" has its origins in Greek mythology, specifically in the story of Demeter and Persephone. The story begins with two daughters from a god named Zeus who were forbidden to go home for their own birthday (the day they would normally be allowed to return to the Earth). They fell into the Lake of Ur of Sheol, which is believed to have been filled by an unclean spirit. The daughters eventually grew up and became wise women, but their mother Demeter was unable to find them, as she had forbidden her daughter from returning home. The daughters were then sent away to Earth with only a handful of gifts, including wisdom, beauty, and strength. This story highlights the idea that humans are often imitated through our choices and actions in life, rather than being born into the world as what we currently perceive ourselves to be.
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