The Furcyclopedia Transformica

 A Dictionary Of Furry and Transformation Terms

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Furry Terms

 New to the world of on-line Transformations and Furries? Don't have a clue what people are talking about? Or just looking for ideas to help you create that masterpiece of art or fiction? This is a still incomplete (and somewhat flawed) listing of abbreviations, concepts and terms unique to some of the things you may encounter- or have yet to encounter.

Since the Furcyclopedia Transformica has passed 50 pages (!) we have decided to split it up even more for easier downloads and reading.

The Furrcyclopedia Transformica, terms listed and defined here are compiled and Copyright 2003 TF-Seeker and Deuce. As with anything else on the web, the information contained herein should be accurate to a certain degree - when in doubt, hit the books at the library!

Specific terms or definitions relating to specific characters or items listed here are copyright their respective creators / owners, and are used as examples only.

 Other Reference Websites

Can't find that term or idea that you were looking for in The Furcyclopedia Transformica? Visit these websites and maybe you will find out what you are looking for.

 

Alt. fan. furry. semi-FAQ

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Furry Reference
A basic webpage filled with Furry news and answers to FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Animal Symbolism in Art

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Reference
An interesting page explaining classic and modern use of animals and mythological creatures in art and lore. It is a very extensive listing, with links to associated sites, and appears to cover virtually every major culture on the globe.

Captain Packrat .com

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Furry / Plushie
An impressive furry website / host which includes Fur Central, and Plush Central. Plenty of links and definitions for those new to furdom.

John Crocker's Home Page

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Reference
A sort of notes page concerning a number of classics, including the tale of Gilgamesh (The first recorded story ever), The Ramayana (A Hindu love story) and The Thousand and One Nights (Muslim mythology) Dante's Inferno, and other resources.

Crystalinks- Metaphysical and Science Website

PG

Misc Reference
Ellie Crystal's Metaphysical and Science Website contains thousands of references on the more unusual side of reality as she interprets it. Entries of note include Werewolves, cryptozoology, mythological creatures (classic and modern) and so forth, with a decidedly "New Age" flavor.

the Earlworks All-Centaur Website

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Centaur Reference
A collection of Centaur terms, stories and use in RPG games.

Encyclopedia Mythica

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Mythology Reference
As the site states " This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends, and more. It contains over 6100 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world." On line since 1995, it has accumulated a number of awards, and while still incomplete is very extensive. Has a small image archive.

Echos, Shadows, and Reflections

PG-R

TF / Reference
A large variety of transformation stories and art by LeManchi. Has a reference secition for those new to the transformation community. Updated semi-monthly

Fantastic Zoology

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Denmark

Reference
An online version of "The Book of Imaginary Beings" (first printed 1957) contains drawings and descriptions of fantastic beasts and creatures. Since it originates from the University of Aarhus (Denmark) it is accurate, and comprehensive. English text.

Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts

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Folklore Archive
An immense collection of folklore collected, sorted, edited and translated by D.L. Ashliman of the University of Pittsburgh. Includes the stories, which are also listed by type, genere, and classification according to Aarne-Thompson. The primary focus is on European mythology although other countries are represented as well. If there is a folktale or animal story topic you are looking for, this is a good place to start.

The Furry Code

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Furry Reference
A site that generates a "Furcode" a line or two of data that tells other Furs what your Fursona is like. Useful in Furry RPGs

A Furry Glossary

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Furry Terms
A fairly complete listing of terms and excalmations used in on-line MUCKs and board.

Fursearch.Com

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Furry Search Engine

A dedicated search engine for Furnation, VCL, Yerf, Fan and Tigress.Com - a useful tool considering how huge those valuable online resources are.

HERE BE DRAGONS

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Dragon Reference
A huge website of dragon lore, descriptions and links. Some dragon art as well.

The Historical Mermaid

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Australia

Mermaid Reference
A rather comprehensive scholarly look at mermaid legend and lore. Some images from ancient depictions of mermaids found on pottery and mozaics are included.

Gareth Long's Encyclopedia of Monsters,
Mythical Creatures and Fabulous Beasts

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Reference
The title says it all. Another good reference point to visit if you are seeking information on mythological creatures. Inactive.

Metamorphose dot org

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TF/ Database
Metamorpose dot org is an online database you can view and add to with reports of transformations you might have seen on TV, in books, etc. Updated Regularly

Monkey King

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Reference

A portion of a China site that has a basic summary of the 14th century story of the Monkey King (Known in China as "The Journey to the West") and images (period illustrations) from the story. English Text. Note: The Monkey King provided the inspiration behind the "Dragonball" TV series.

Monogatari: The Legends of Old Japan

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Japanese Folklore / Reference
A very good collection of Japanese stories, creatures and characters translated into English.

Monstrous

PG-R

Archive - Reference - Seller
An extensive archive of monster lore that ranges from the classical Greek and European mythologies (centaurs, werewolves, mermaids etc) to modern mytholigies and monsters (aliens, cryptids, Godzilla). The archive includes images and well written articles on each topic, and listings of movies related to the topics if available. Links to posters and other items for sale are present as well. A good place to visit before Halloween. Some minor nudity, some mature themes (horror).

Museum of Unnatural History

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Oddities/ Reference
An online compendium of bizarre and offbeat topics - UFOs, wonders of the ancient world, monsters and so on.

Myths and Legends

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Mythology Reference
A huge index of Mythological resources from across the globe. Inactive since 2002.

Northvegr: The Northern Way

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Reference
A folklore and legend archive of pre-Christian Northern European cultures, including Teutonic (German) Norse (Scandanavian) and Anglo-Saxon (England and Ireland). Good spot to find out about Viking lore.

PeterCat's Furry InfoPage

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Links / Reference
A good resource for finding Furry information on the web, including zines, movies, and other genres. Also lists some of the inactive sites that are mentioned by longtime websurfers, and many upcoming Con-FUR-ances.

Primitivism

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Reference
As the site states "Primitivism is the pursuit of ways of life running counter to the development of technology, its alienating antecedents, and the ensemble of changes wrought by both. This site is an exploration into primitivist theory, as well as various works that contribute to an understanding of the tendency." Includes a large selection of stories and story analysis which sometimes touch on TF themes.

Real Magik . Com

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Resource / Magic

As the site states "RealMagick is a resource and library dedicated to fostering research and sharing of knowledge in areas deemed beyond the purview of standard science: i.e. Wicca, Paganism, General Religion, Philosophy, Occult, Parapsychology, and the Paranormal. RealMagick presents recent and historical documents and research, basic and advanced articles and products through an easy-to-use, highly cross-referenced database. Much of the information on this site is contributed by our readers and affiliates. Read about astrology, magick, astral projection, wicca, gods, goddesses, tarot, spirituality and more. You can contribute articles as well. "

The Supernatural

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Reference / Horror
A number of accounts about vampires, werewolves, demons and other supernatural phenomenon.

Wereblade

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Werecreature Reference
A very good attempt to classifiy and catagorize every sort of werecreature currently around- and then some.

Werewolf Page .Com

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Werewolf Resource
A well done page detailing werewolf myths from across the globe. Woodcuts and older artworks are included in a small art gallery, but the explanations are the real treasure of this site.

Werewolves & Beyond

PG-R

Reference
A small site dealing with werewolves. Has some images of real wolves, and a little poetry.

Which Mythological Creature Would You Be?

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Test
A short "test" to see what sort of creature you might prefer to be.

Wikipedia

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Reference
As the site states "Wikipedia is a multilingual project to create a complete and accurate free content encyclopedia. We started in January 2001 and are currently working on 163199 articles in the English version." Accepts contributions.

YARF! The Journal of Applied Anthromorphics

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Seller / Reference
As the site states "YARF! is a fanzine dedicated to bringing you art and stories of a furry nature." It includes a brief chronology of Furry history. Inactive since 2000

Yiffle

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Furry Resource
As the website states "Yiffle - Your Index For Furry Links Everywhere - is your guide to everything animal. How can you tell if your cat is ill? What was the second film to star Mickey Mouse? How do you make a lion mascot costume? What are the totem qualities of the crow? What is the most disturbing teddy bear ever produced? And how do you dispose of a deceased goldfish?"