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From Greek, human Anthropos, animal zoon, morpho form
Since the Paleolithic, hominids, in order to get closer to their prey without attracting attention, used the mimicry of gestural behavior, sound (call) and visual appearance through the use of a stripped like a camouflage "suit".
Transcribed on the walls of the caves, for the ritual purpose of transmitting the art of hunting through the shamans, thus representing the first places of worship and teaching.
This is probably the origin of the representation of gods and other mythological creatures, in most religions.
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