wraiths

Meanings

• noun

  Supernatural beings or ghosts, often depicted as thin, ethereal figures with long, flowing robes, appearing in various cultures' folklore and mythology.

  - "The wraiths of the battlefield were said to be vengeful spirits."
  - "Many believe that wraiths are the souls of the dead that have not moved on."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wraiths
hymns , swans , plans , chants

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Variants

List of all variants of wraiths that leads to same result
wraith , wraithlike , wraiths

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Etymology

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Old English 'wraethu' meaning 'spectre, apparition'.

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Trivia

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1. Wraiths are often depicted as being able to pass through solid objects.

2. In some folklore, wraiths are said to be able to be seen only by those who are about to die.

3. Wraiths are sometimes depicted as having glowing eyes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ghosts: Wraiths are a type of ghost or supernatural being.

2. Apparitions: Wraiths are a type of apparition or supernatural manifestation.

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Culture

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Wraiths have been a popular subject in various cultures' folklore and mythology, including Celtic, Norse, and Greek mythology. They are often depicted as thin, ethereal figures with long, flowing robes, and are believed to be the souls of the dead or vengeful spirits.

How to Memorize "wraiths"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine thin, ethereal figures in long robes, often depicted as ghostly or spectral beings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate wraiths with the idea of ghosts or supernatural beings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Old English origin of the word: 'wraethu' meaning 'spectre, apparition'.

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