Persecution Through AnthropomorphismPolymer clay, acrylics, gouache, wood 12x12x8 inches Anthropomorphismthe attribution of human characteristics or intentions to non human entitieshas ancient roots in storytelling, art, and philosophy. From Aesops fables to Disneys 1973 Robin Hood, animals have long been used to demonstrate moral lessons. These narratives spread widely and shaped cultural perceptions of the natural world. For instance the current French word for fox, renard, replaced