lycanthrope

Meanings

• noun

  A person, usually in folklore or mythology, who is able to transform into a wolf or wolf-like creature.

  - "John was a lycanthrope who transformed into a wolf during the full moon."
  - "The legend of the lycanthrope has been passed down through generations."
  - "The werewolf is a type of lycanthrope."

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Synonyms

werewolf

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lycanthrope
canopus , hypocrisy , apocrypha

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Variants

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lycanthropic , lycanthropies , lycanthropy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words lukos (wolf) and anthropos (man).

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Trivia

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1. The belief in lycanthropy dates back to ancient Greece and Rome.

2. In some cultures, lycanthropes were believed to be able to transform into other animals besides wolves.

3. Lycanthropy was once considered a real medical condition and people who were believed to be lycanthropes were sometimes put on trial and even executed.

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Related Concepts

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1. werewolf: A specific type of lycanthrope that transforms into a wolf.

2. shape-shifter: A supernatural being that can transform into different animal forms.

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Culture

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In folklore and mythology, lycanthropes are often depicted as shape-shifters who transform into wolves or wolf-like creatures during a full moon. This belief has been a common theme in various cultures throughout history, including Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology. Lycanthropes have also appeared in literature, art, and music, and have been a popular subject of horror and fantasy stories.

How to Memorize "lycanthrope"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person transforming into a wolf under the full moon.
   - Visualize the features of a lycanthrope, such as sharp teeth and claws.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lycanthrope' with the image of a wolf or a person transforming into a wolf.
   - Think of the full moon when you hear the word 'lycanthrope'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Lycan = wolf, anthrope = man, so a lycanthrope is a wolf-man.
   - Remember the word 'lycanthrope' as 'lycan' (wolf) and 'anthrope' (man).

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