Both have ancient roots as storytelling and artistic devices, and most cultures have traditional fables with anthropomorphized animals as characters. Personification is the related attribution of human form and characteristics to abstract concepts such as nations, emotions, and natural forces, such as seasons and weather. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology.
1650Īnthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. Personification of Music by Antonio Franchi, c.
