Aye.

SherlawkDragon wrote:

Yes.
This is discussed in many places throughout the community, a common term which you can use to look up more information is "Polywere".  I am, in fact, both a Raccoon and a Dragon therian, so there you go.

Next question.

Oh... interesting, makes sense in a way I guess, could explain somethings that I sometimes felt where 'out of place'.

I'll look for more info on polyweres, thanks.

Would you happen to know if in the case of polywere do they have a dominant were or are they in balance? Also, would you happen to know anything about "contherians" (found the term on the internet)? Something about therians that do not shift or the like

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A bit off topic question here for SherlawkDragon. Are dragons generally accepted among therians? I've heard mixed, where some agree that they are and others see mythical creatures as Otherkin. Just curious on your views.

Kiera, it seems the others have already explained to you about polyweres. As to your question on if one is more dominant than the other, it really varies on the individual. If you believe you are contherian, then from what I've read, both your theriotypes would be integrated with your human self. Contherians can not experience any form of shifting as a result of this. Here is a resource I found interesting to read on the subject of contherians: http://akhila.feralscribes.org/essays/confaq.php

They could be cameos or totem animals. Doesn't necessarily mean they're a theriotype.

Kiera wrote:

Would you happen to know if in the case of polywere do they have a dominant were or are they in balance?

It can work in any way.  Therianthropy is personal and individual.

Also, would you happen to know anything about "contherians" (found the term on the internet)? Something about therians that do not shift or the like

Yes.  This term applies to me somewhat aswell.  It means you're less of a shifter and more of just in a constant state of being semi-shifted.  I don't care too much about terms anymore though, they don't fully describe things enough.

CrimsonRiver wrote:

A bit off topic question here for SherlawkDragon. Are dragons generally accepted among therians? I've heard mixed, where some agree that they are and others see mythical creatures as Otherkin. Just curious on your views.

Some people say that you can be whatever you say you are, some say you can only be certain things.  Most people who've been around a while like to treat it like any other theriotype, it depends on the person who is claiming it.  If someone claims to be a dragon and gives all of these wonderful, magical, rainbow filled explanations, they probably aren't actually a dragon.  Dragons are typically in constant internal battle between the wise higher part of their mind, and the arrogant and primal lower part of their mind. (in other words: anyone who says they're a dragon is conceited, whether they are one or not.)
As for if it's Otherkin, I guess it can go either way.  I've never liked the Otherkin community too much, they get more absurdity in it and they get mad if you're politically incorrect enough to call any of it out.

http://akhila.feralscribes.org/essays/confaq.php

This person is on the long list of therians who do not like me if I'm remembering correctly.

EDIT: By the way, you might try Therian.Wikia for some of these questions, it's kind of meant to fill in people who are new to the community.

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I'm mixed on the idea of mythological creatures as theriotypes, but my openmindedness is telling me to accept it. So that's what I will do for now. Besides, there is so much that humans truly don't fully understand about the world.

ok so i have confirmed it. i AM 1/2 cougar and 1/2 grey wolf. a tiny part whale......

You cnat be 2 differnt animals cuz of a little thing called SCIDNCE. duh

Oh dear. What did I miss?

This is what happens when I stop being blunt. Idiots start joining.

To SherlawkDragon i agree with you. (not really sure what you meant but i am thinking you called him something along the lines of a low class idiot...) i have to say what "arfarf" said is kinda ignorant i and i feel he hasnt taken anytime to research therians or if he has he is having some serious misconceptions. although i have much to learn to. i have read up on this but i need to ask. does having multiple theriotypes (polytherism/chimerism) ever make anyone think that they my have some sort of multiple personality type thing? i am asking so i may learn. not to insult anyone.

There's a pretty broad spectrum of dissociation in therianthropy and at one end is the frank multiple personalities. I had 9 when I was shifting. Thyey were very clearly multiple personalities with animal alters (and that's actually a topic that has had a good bit of research).

LoupGarouAngel wrote:

I have never heard the term "Contherian" as I honestly don't go much beyond these boards, but I do now realize however it appears I fall into that category more then any other.

Do more reading.  Learn more crap.  Stop feeling out of the loop.