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The Community grew from the Early internet.
The modern therian community began forming in the 1990s on online forums like Alt.Horror. Werewolves and other early internet groups. These spaces allowed people with similar experiences to find each other and develop language for their identity.
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Therians can identify with any animal
While wolves, big cats, and dogs are common, therians can identify with any species—from birds to reptiles to mythical creatures like dragons (though dragon-identified individuals are usually classified as otherkin rather than therians).
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Shifts are unique to each person
Not all therians experience mental or phantom shifts, and the way these shifts feel can vary widely. Some experience shifts daily, while others feel them only rarely or in specific emotional states
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Therians are often deeply Reflective
Many therians spend a lot of time exploring their identity through introspection, journaling, or spiritual practices. Understanding what their animal side means to them can be a deeply personal and insightful journey
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Therians are Diverse
Therians come from all backgrounds, ages, and parts of the world. There's no specific “type” of person who becomes a therian—it’s a broad and inclusive identity that spans cultures and belief systems.
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Strong ties to the LGBTQ+ Community
Like the furry fandom, the therian community has many LGBTQ+ members. Both spaces often value self-exploration and identity, making them welcoming places for those questioning or expressing gender and sexuality in nontraditional ways.