What is anthropomorphic?

What does the term anthropomorphic or anthropomorphism mean? Many objects and forms produced throughout world history can be described as anthropomorphic. This video defines the term using blades or knives made by the Mexica (or Aztecs) of Central Mexico.

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0:00 What is anthropomorphism?

0:48 Aztec anthropomorphic flint knives

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