Animal studies is an interdisciplinary field that overlaps with science and literature. This article focuses on the real world of animals as viewed in science, and the literary depiction of animals as anthropomorphic. This has been the norm since ancient times, and advances in science have only contributed to the richness of literary features. The emphasis here is on how science fosters animal research, with a particular emphasis on felines and snakes. The familiar world of animals, such as horses, dogs, cats, and snakes, has been successfully depicted in literature. Science serves as the foundation for tracing their beginnings, while literature serves as the branches that stretch out to the world. In literary writings, the similarities and contrasts of these creatures with their magical effects and cultural significance are shown as distinct from the precise behavioural patterns bestowed upon them. Certain archetypes, such as mystic, magical, and strong felines, as well as serpents, appear regularly in literature from numerous civilizations. The importance of these creatures in establishing the genre and their functions within the book cannot be overstated. The presence of these feline and serpent archetypes is revealed by their similar pattern and function in specific cultures and times. The article discusses how animals in reality, as revealed by scientific truths, have found their way into literature via symbolic and cultural representations.
Key words: Animal studies, Anthropomorphic, Felines, Serpents, Archetypes, Cultural representations.
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