The History of Anthropomorphism: Clever Fox Academy- Episode 1

Hello students! In today's lesson, we'll look through the fascinating history of anthropomorphism, the idea of taking something nonhuman and giving it human characteristics!

WORKS CITED:

Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. United Kingdom, Macmillan, 26 Nov 1865.

Carroll, Lewis. Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. United Kingdom, Macmillan, 27 Dec 1871.

Disney, Walt, and Iwerks, Ub, directors. Steamboat Willie. Walt Disney Productions, 1928.

Disney, Walt, director. Trolley Troubles. Walt Disney Productions, 1927.

Edens, Kathy. “Anthropomorphism & Personification: What’s the Difference?” ProWritingAid,

Ennana. “Tale of Two Brothers.” Papyrus D’Orbiney. 1185 BCE. British Museum.

Löwenmensch figurine. Circa 30,000 BCE. Ivory. Ulm Museum.

Messmer, Otto, director. Feline Follies. Pat Sullivan Studios, 1919.

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[stormfrostpaw]

I honestly believe more teachers/professors should do this kinda teaching because it makes students interested in learning

[tforter]

Khan Academy: X

Clever Fox Academy: ✓

[sirmrmcjack]

I heard from this channel on reddit and I gotta say that I am happy I found it. It's fun to watch

[DerettoAlexiel]

This went a bit more in depth then I expected. Great video~

[jordancollie]

Professor Vulpes, you are the BEST teacher!

[Mr-_Nobody]

I actually payed attention in class. I love this channel.

[avid]

I'd like to hear him talk about the interwar period

[baskythefox]

so professional on a subject that otherwise isnt looked into this deep! i love it definetly checking out more of your channel ^~^

[MercuryBPW]

I think this was the first video I've seen that actually talked about the entire history of this topic instead of just very quickly veering off into furry culture 3 minutes in. I quite liked this, keep going with it this is really nicely researched and written content^^

[CRRUPTDITOR]

Huh.. a teacher on reddit. Wonderful 10/10 I will now attend every lesson from now on

[santiagorodriguez]

I got a question doc.
If humans have always imagined anthropomorphic creatures why is there no articles of the subject or any experimentation? is it even possible? do you think there will be positive results?

[digiaprotogencalledl]

I like this new channel! :3
Sad I'm gonna graduate this year, this is such a good teacher qwq

[firefox]

i want this man to run the education system in the us

[NoonelikesJazz]

Professor vulpess is so h-
Historically smart
Yeah that’s what I meant

[salisburythefox]

this was a great lesson. I knew some of this stuff. Also I always thought Frogger was 4 legged as well as Donkey since they (irl nature) would act like their real life counterparts.

[michellegutierrez]

Great job Thank you for sharing your YouTube video .. 🥰

[NicoRacc]

Maybe you could make a video explaining a difficult calculus or physics concept haha. Low key my AP exams are going to be the end of me

[AndrOwO]

Really cool video! I actually didnt know that one of the first ever found anthropomorphic item is so close to me xD. I guess i gotta visit that museum one day.

[djfluffy]

can u redo our us education system here in the us you seem to be doing a better job already, but srysly i love it and will be following this channel for as long as time will tell. keep up the great work

[crystallight]

I'm suprised that you didn't mention The Sorcerer. This cave painting that was descovered in Ariege, France, is thought to have been created around 13, 000 BC. This painting depicts a humanoid wearing deer horns and a tail. Many see this as a shaman in the Upper Paleolithic. Some also see it as Paleolithic animism symbolism for the human sense of identity with other animal life that early humans depended on for survival. The Sorcerer is also unusual for cave paintings of the time, where it is a single human figure and the great majority of paintings are of animals.