Definitions

1. noun

The study of animal-like or animal-inspired fictions in literature, art, and film, or a collection of such fictional works.

“The scholar’s specialization was in azoology, with a focus on the depiction of fictional creatures in ancient mythology.”

2. noun

Fictions or fictional works that feature animal-like or animal-inspired characters, settings, or themes.

“The professor’s course covered the various genres of azoology, from fantasy to science fiction.”