Golem (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- In Jewish folklore, the golem is often depicted as a strong but obedient creature created to serve its master.
- A rabbi from the 16th century was known for allegedly creating a golem to protect the Jewish community from persecution.
- According to legend, a golem could only be brought to life by reciting a magical incantation and then suffused with human life force.
- The story of the Golem of Prague has been retold in numerous variations, with some saying it still lies in the attic of the synagogue waiting to be awakened.
- The concept of the golem raises complex moral questions about the ethics of creating artificial life and controlling the existence of another being.
Meaning 2
A mechanism that can move automatically.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- In medieval European folklore, a golem was believed to be a mechanical man made from inanimate matter that could be brought to life to serve its creator.
- The ancient tome described the construction of a golem, a mechanical device capable of moving without human intervention.
- Using advanced robotics, the team managed to create a golem that could walk and perform various tasks without requiring human assistance.
- According to legend, a golem possessed an inner life and could move of its own accord, but in reality it was simply a complex machine.
- In the fictional world, a golem was not only a mechanical device but a being imbued with emotions, and its movements were both fascinating and unsettling.