otherkin
Human-bodied, nonhuman-souled
Otherkin are people who identify as not entirely human, believing themselves to be spiritually or psychologically connected to nonhuman entities—mythical creatures like dragons or elves, animals, or fictional characters.
The term emerged from online communities in the 1990s.
Otherkin differs from furry fandom, which centers on creative expression rather than identity claims.
She identifies as otherkin—specifically, a wolf therian.
Return to consciousness
- nonhumanOutside our species
- self-identificationClaiming an identity label
- kinfolkFamily members collectively
- heartedHaving a specified disposition
dragonkin · introspection · self-perception · affinity · psychological · neurodivergent
Legendary fire-breathing reptile
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
- faerieMythical small spirit
- griffinLegendary eagle-lion hybrid
mermaid · kitsune · selkie · dryad · nymph · pegasus · centaur · sphinx
Soul's rebirth after death
- past-lifePrevious bodily existence
- astralRelating to stars
- etherealDelicate beyond earthly measure
- metaphysicalBeyond the material realm
awakening · totem · animism · shamanism · aura · paganism · esoteric · divinity
Connected parts forming whole
- multiplicityState of being many
- frontingBeing at the forefront
- switchingChanging from one to another
- pluralMore than one
Microblogging social platform
- forumsVenues for collective discourse
- DiscordGaming communication platform
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- terminologySubject-specific vocabulary
flag · wiki · coming out · questioning · validity · gatekeeping · allies · furry
awakening
Return to consciousness
- nonhumanOutside our species
- self-identificationClaiming an identity label
- kinfolkFamily members collectively
hearted · dragonkin · introspection · self-perception · affinity · psychological · neurodivergent
dragon
Legendary fire-breathing reptile
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- unicornMythical one-horned horse
- faerieMythical small spirit
griffin · mermaid · kitsune · selkie · dryad · nymph · pegasus · centaur · sphinx · chimera
reincarnation
Soul's rebirth after death
metaphysical · awakening · totem · animism · shamanism · aura · paganism · esoteric · divinity · channeling
system
Connected parts forming whole
- multiplicityState of being many
- frontingBeing at the forefront
- switchingChanging from one to another
Tumblr
Microblogging social platform
- forumsVenues for collective discourse
- DiscordGaming communication platform
- conventionsAccepted social practices
terminology · flag · wiki · coming out · questioning · validity · gatekeeping · allies · furry
otherkinhuman
Homo sapiens individual
mundane · normie · anthropocentric · neurotypical · materialist
kin, akin, kinsman, kinswoman, kinsfolk, otherness, otherworld, kinsmen, kinswomen