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Lycanthropy (Noun)

Meaning

(folklore) the magical ability of a person to assume the characteristics of a wolf.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • In medieval folklore, lycanthropy was often seen as a curse, with the afflicted person having no control over their transformations.
  • The legend of the werewolf is rooted in ancient myths and stories of lycanthropy, which often symbolized a connection to the wilderness.
  • The medieval physician described the case of a woman accused of lycanthropy, who was said to have devoured a sheep in her wolf-like state.
  • Some ancient cultures believed that lycanthropy was a sign of divine power, with certain individuals having the ability to tap into the power of the gods.
  • According to myth, a person with lycanthropy would transform during a full moon, their human senses giving way to a feral and instinctual state.

Hypernyms

  • Magical Power
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