Overview
- Judith Bustos posted an Instagram video stating “I am the first Therian,” with a voiceover declaring “The first Therian in history is from Peru.”
- The self-proclamation spread quickly across platforms and drew coverage from Peruvian outlets and other media.
- Reports explain that the Therian label refers to a psychological or spiritual identification with an animal rather than a physical transformation.
- Reactions ranged from praise and humor to skepticism, with many users debating the meaning of the term and the comparison.
- Coverage notes her long-standing feline makeup, animal-themed costumes, and tiger character as perceived antecedents; she is reported to be about 80 years old.