2020-10-01, 18:48
I just still remember coming across that information years ago and mistakenly thinking it was referring to a therian name, and I tried desperately to find my therian name only to discover there is no such thing
(2020-10-14 3:37)Alliana Wrote: [ -> ]So is therian name just for those of their theriotype and their "spiritual name" is the name of the spirit? Wouldn't it be the same name as your physical body? I dunno, I am just confused here.
A "therian name" is your theriotype's name... which should be the same as yours in theory. A spirit name is exactly as it sounds- the name of your spirit. Some people, especially those who believe in reincarnation, may believe that their soul or spirit has a name from the moment it comes into existence that stays with you forever. It's typically a very spiritual or religious belief
(2020-10-14 3:43)JessyeD Wrote: [ -> ](2020-10-14 3:37)Alliana Wrote: [ -> ]So is therian name just for those of their theriotype and their "spiritual name" is the name of the spirit? Wouldn't it be the same name as your physical body? I dunno, I am just confused here.
A "therian name" is your theriotype's name... which should be the same as yours in theory. A spirit name is exactly as it sounds- the name of your spirit. Some people, especially those who believe in reincarnation, may believe that their soul or spirit has a name from the moment it comes into existence that stays with you forever. It's typically a very spiritual or religious belief
Ohhh, I see, something carried over from reincarnations, makes sense. Thank you, I am thinking it's like The Doctor from Doctor Who.
(2017-12-01 20:45)DustWolf Wrote: [ -> ]Your theriotype is what you are, it is not a separate entity and therefore has... your name, because it is you.
This idea that your theriotype cannot be a separate entity got carried over to Amino and propagated ad-nauseam, when it isn't actually true.
Some therians do experience their theriotype as a separate entity. It's a matter of how integrated you are with your animal side and it's a spectrum. I guess for someone like me who is completely integrated, the other option seemed rather unfathomable back in 2017.
@BearX might be able to say more here, since he experiences his bear side as a separate entity.
LP,
Dusty
(2020-10-16 18:57)Orkiin Wrote: [ -> ]A theriotype can't be named.
Your theriotype is part of your identity. You cannot dissociate from it.
Wow... I recommend you educate yourself before you just respew old arguments without citing any evidence. If that's still your opinion after hearing out other ideas fine. But to basically say "my experience is the only valid experience" is almost comical. Very ironic coming from a therian. Read @BearX's recent thread about it, you might be surprised.
Edit: I'd personally like to say I too find it odd to name one's therioside as it almost makes it sound like a character. But again, the universe does not begin and end within the realm of our own experiences.
(2020-01-30 18:52)Shiverhoof Wrote: [ -> ]let them live being misinformed and enjoy the life they have.
this just seems like a mean thing to say because for a lot of people who had names in their past life use it as a way to keep all of their lives in order for organization, not because they're misinformed. -_-