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The Furtionary
Welcome to the QAEA Furtionnaire!
Dive into the fascinating world of furries with the Furtionnaire, your essential guide to navigating anthropomorphic culture. Discover the key terms that define this vibrant artistic and social community, where animals come to life with human features. Whether you’re a seasoned furry or simply curious, our glossary will enlighten you on the unique concepts and expressions that make our fandom beat at its heart. Join us to explore, learn, and celebrate the diversity and creativity that abound within the Québec Anthropomorphic Events Association.
Let's Demystify Fandom
Two works (released over the course of seven years) led to the idea behind the creation of this fandom. First, the Japanese anime adaptation (aired in 1965-1966) of the manga Leo the Lion King (ジャングル大帝, originally published between 1950 and 1954 by Osamu Tezuka) led viewers to identify with anthropomorphic animals.
Second, in 1973, Walt Disney released the animated feature film Robin Hood. The character was presented as a fox with both animal and human features. This classic film only increased the already existing interest in anthropomorphic animals.
This phenomenon was further popularized in the fanzine culture of the 1970s, where artists and writers gathered to share their interest in anthropomorphic animals.
One of the first pillars of this culture and recognized as The Father of Furry Fandom is Mark Merlino (aka Sylys Sable) who, by meeting participants at science fiction conventions who were also interested in this type of character, joined this movement in 1971. He was one of the co-founders of the Cartoon/Fantasy Organization (C/FO) created in 1977 (and still active today). At its launch, it was home to fans of Japanese animation. This club evolved a few years later to integrate the anthropomorphic theme in the early 1980s.
This movement then developed with the advent of the Internet in the 1990s, allowing fans to connect and share their passion on a global scale.
Fandom Glossary
This glossary explains some terms related to furry culture, such as :
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
Anthropomorphic | Mixture of human and animal attributes, such as body shape, personality, ability to "think", logical reasoning, etc. Think of cartoons like Bugs Bunny or werewolves, etc. |
Avian | A member of an avian/bird species. |
Terme | Signification |
|---|---|
Anthropomorphique | Mélange d’attributs humains et animaux, comme la forme du corps, la personnalité, la capacité à «penser», le raisonnement logique, etc. Pensez aux dessins animés comme Bugs Bunny ou aux loups-garous, etc. |
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to add or modify a term, please send them to the QAEA at info@aeaq.org.
For any addition or modification, you must provide us with the term you wish to add, as well as a clear and precise definition of the term. The QAEA reserves the right to accept or reject your term proposal.
