What is a therian?
Being a therian is where a person spiritually(not religiously, though it can be) believes that they have the spirit/soul of a non-human being of this earth. It is much like a spirit animal, but it is what we believe to be.
Otherkin are the same, but with beings not of this earth such as dragons faeries and other mythological beings.
Some otherkin and therians (such as myself) believe that we are reincarnated from the kintypes we have.
This is a delicate subject for some. Many of us do not "come out" to their peers for fear of ridicule. Otherkin and Therians have always been subject to bullying and hate online from people who don't understand it.
Otherkin are the same, but with beings not of this earth such as dragons faeries and other mythological beings.
Some otherkin and therians (such as myself) believe that we are reincarnated from the kintypes we have.
This is a delicate subject for some. Many of us do not "come out" to their peers for fear of ridicule. Otherkin and Therians have always been subject to bullying and hate online from people who don't understand it.
What's a pack?
A pack is a group of therians that was created to bond with each other. Usually, there is an Alpha, Beta, Delta(depending on the size, Shaman, Pups, and Omegas. I am a Shaman, the Pack's medicine and spiritual relief. My pack members come to me if they want any help with any part of their life.
How do you know you're a therian?
Finding out if you are or not isn't easy or just a decision. It requires a lot of meditation and time. Sometimes, if you're lucky, they manifest in your dreams. As a therian, I have dreams where I am my therian animal(s). I also have times where I can contact them through meditation.
Although there are things that can help you figure this out, there can be instances where there is nothing to go on but your beliefs.
Some people use therianthropy and otherkinity as a coping mechanism for mental or physical illness, whereas others see it as a very real spirituality.
Although there are things that can help you figure this out, there can be instances where there is nothing to go on but your beliefs.
Some people use therianthropy and otherkinity as a coping mechanism for mental or physical illness, whereas others see it as a very real spirituality.
therian name
To find your therian name, it can either come to you or you can ask about it during meditation. I got mine when I woke up one morning after dreaming about a thorn bush. I woke up with a small thorn in my sock. It made sense to me and it seemed to fit. Each of my kintypes have "thorn" sharp claws.
common assumptions
Common assumptions lead to negativity towards and from therians and otherkin. Here are a list of a few:
Otherkin and therians KNOW that we are human. We are born human and we ARE human. We don't think we are animals or wolves. Some of us, however believe that we are reincarnates of these animals.
There is an extreme difference between therians and teen wolves. Teen wolves are exactly what they sound like. They are more rambunctious and obnoxious in public. Teen wolves are known for going out in public an making fools of themselves with unhealthy behavior. That includes howling and biting at strangers. No, not ALL teen wolves are as bad, but the difference is that they believe they SHOULD be wolves instead of believing they have the SOUL of one. Therians and therian packs are more laid back and do not act this way. Some go out as a group and be themselves in secluded places.
Furries are NOT therians and therians are NOT furries. Although therians can be in the furry fandom and vice versa, they are completely separate.
We are often called autistic or mentally ill for being therians or otherkin. we all find this extremely offensive.
We know that there are therians and otherkin out there who act like their kintype. we don't promote this activity and we know that it brings more hate.
Not all therians are wolves. A lot of the time, they are because it's either the first thing that they think of, they know they are canine but don't look into it, etc
Otherkin and therians KNOW that we are human. We are born human and we ARE human. We don't think we are animals or wolves. Some of us, however believe that we are reincarnates of these animals.
There is an extreme difference between therians and teen wolves. Teen wolves are exactly what they sound like. They are more rambunctious and obnoxious in public. Teen wolves are known for going out in public an making fools of themselves with unhealthy behavior. That includes howling and biting at strangers. No, not ALL teen wolves are as bad, but the difference is that they believe they SHOULD be wolves instead of believing they have the SOUL of one. Therians and therian packs are more laid back and do not act this way. Some go out as a group and be themselves in secluded places.
Furries are NOT therians and therians are NOT furries. Although therians can be in the furry fandom and vice versa, they are completely separate.
We are often called autistic or mentally ill for being therians or otherkin. we all find this extremely offensive.
We know that there are therians and otherkin out there who act like their kintype. we don't promote this activity and we know that it brings more hate.
Not all therians are wolves. A lot of the time, they are because it's either the first thing that they think of, they know they are canine but don't look into it, etc