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gangrel


Meanings
  • noun

    A member of a medieval European secret society believed to have supernatural powers, especially the ability to transform into animals or to cause illness.

    - "The gangrels were known to roam the forests in groups, terrorizing the local villagers."
    - "Legend has it that the gangrels could only be harmed by a silver bullet."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with gangrel
angel , manger , ranger
Variants
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gangrel , gangrels
Etymology
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Originating from the Romani language, the term 'gangrel' is believed to have derived from the word 'gandarva', which referred to a class of mythological beings in Indian folklore.


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  1. The term 'gangrel' was popularized in Western culture by Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula'.

  2. In some folktales, the gangrel was believed to be immune to the light of the full moon.


Related Concepts
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  1. werewolf: The gangrel is closely related to the concept of the werewolf, as both involve the transformation of humans into animals.

  2. vampire: The gangrel is also related to the concept of the vampire, as both involve supernatural beings with the ability to cause harm to humans.


Culture
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In European folklore, the gangrel was often depicted as a malevolent figure, spreading disease and causing mischief. They were often portrayed as having red eyes and long, sharp teeth. In literature, the gangrel has appeared in works such as Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' and folktales from Eastern Europe.

How to Memorize "gangrel"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of hooded figures with red eyes and sharp teeth, lurking in the forest.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gangrel' with the idea of a malevolent, supernatural being.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the letters 'G-A-N-G-R-E-L' stand for 'Gruesome And Nightmarish Creatures Roaming Endlessly in the Land'.


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