Cynocephalic

/ˌsɪnəsɛˈfælɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having a head or face resembling that of a dog; relating to creatures or depictions with dog-like heads.

Etymology

From Greek 'kyon' (dog) plus 'kephalos' (head) plus '-ic' (relating to). Medieval bestiaries and ancient texts frequently used this term to describe mythical dog-headed creatures.

Kelly Says

Medieval Christians believed cynocephalic creatures (dog-headed humans) actually existed in distant lands, and some even debated whether they had souls—fear of the unknown created impossible beings!

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