lycanthropy

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition in folklore and mythology in which a person is transformed into a wolf or other animal.

  - "He was stricken with lycanthropy and transformed into a wolf during the full moon."
  - "Lycanthropy is a popular theme in horror movies and books."

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Synonyms

werewolfdom , werewolfism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lycanthropy
hypocrisy , apocrisy , anemone

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Homophones

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1. lycanthrope (en) : A person believed to be transformed into an animal.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of lycanthropy that leads to same result
lycanthropic , lycanthropies , lycanthropy

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. Lycanthropy is also known as 'werewolfism'.

2. In some cultures, people believed that they could prevent lycanthropy by wearing amulets or carrying protective charms.

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Related Concepts

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1. werewolf: A person believed to be able to transform into a wolf or other animal.

2. shape-shifting: The ability to transform into another form, often used in folklore and mythology.

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Culture

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Lycanthropy has been a popular theme in folklore and mythology for centuries, with various cultures having their own interpretations and beliefs. In Greek mythology, for example, people believed that they could transform into wolves by eating raw meat from a sacrificed animal. In Native American folklore, the transformation was believed to be brought about by consuming the heart of an enemy. Lycanthropy has also been a popular theme in literature, with works such as 'The Werewolf of Paris' and 'Dracula's Guest' exploring the concept.

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   - Imagine a person transforming into a wolf during the full moon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lycanthropy' with the image of a wolf.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Lycanthropy: A man turned into a wolf'.

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