The power to possess or assume the head of an animal other than one's native species. Variation of Hybrid Physiology, Ersatz Body Part, and Mythic Physiology. Not to be confused with Anthrocephalic Physiology or Theriothyrsus Shapeshifting.
Also Called[]
- Animal Head/Face
- Animal-like Face/Head
- Theriocephaly
Capabilities[]
The user either has the head of animal or is able to transform their head into other animal heads. Regardless, they gain the abilities from their animal head such as a immense bite force, night vision or olfactory equipment while keeping their ability to use hands.
Applications[]
Associations[]
- Anthrocephalic Physiology
- Anthropomorphism
- Chimerism
- Head Manipulation
- Hybrid Physiology
- Minotaur Physiology
- Mythical Bestiary
- Theriothyrsus Shapeshifting
Known Users[]
- Anubis (Egyptian Mythology)
- Am-Heh (Egyptian Mythology)
- Bastet (Egyptian Mythology)
- Geb (Egyptian Mythology)
- Hathor (Egyptian Mythology)
- Heqet (Egyptian Mythology)
- Horus (Egyptian Mythology)
- Khnum (Egyptian Mythology)
- Maahes (Egyptian Mythology)
- Montu (Egyptian Mythology)
- Nemty (Egyptian Mythology)
- Ra (Egyptian Mythology)
- Renenutet (Egyptian Mythology)
- Set (Egyptian Mythology)
- Sekhmet (Egyptian Mythology)
- Sobek (Egyptian Mythology)
- Thoth (Egyptian Mythology)
- Taweret (Egyptian Mythology)
- Tefnut (Egyptian Mythology)
- Wepwawet (Egyptian Mythology)
- Cynocephali (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Fukuro (Fairy Tail)
- Fumikage Tokoyami (My Hero Academia)
- Guin (Guin Saga)
- Anubis (Mummies Alive!)
- Bastet (Mummies Alive!)
- Rath (Mummies Alive!)
- Set (Mummies Alive!)
- Trackers of Souls (Mummies Alive!)
- Olcadan (Soulcalibur III)
- The Chipmunk and The Chipettes (Alvin and the Chipmunks 1983/1961 TV series)
- Various humanoid animal aliens (Treasure Planet)
Gallery[]
The classic Minotaur (D&D) was a true Theriocephalic Physiology with human legs and skin.
Anubis is the Jackal-headed God of Mummification and the Afterlife.
Bast - goddess of Cats, Protection, and Sun.
Sekhmet/Sejmet, Goddess of War
Horus, God of the Sky.
Thoth, God of Knowledge and Magic
Captian Amelia (Treasure Planet)
Dr. Delbert Doppler (Treasure Planet)
The Chipmunk and The Chipettes (Alvin and the Chipmunks 1983 TV series)