lycanthropia

Meanings

• Noun

  The condition or state of a human being transformed into a wolf or other wolf-like animal.

  - "During the full moon, the werewolf succumbed to his lycanthropia and transformed into a wolf."
  - "The victim of lycanthropia was hunted down and killed by the villagers."

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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 'lykos' (wolf) and 'anthropos' (man).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lycanthropia' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In some cultures, lycanthropia was believed to be caused by eating the flesh of a werewolf.

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Related Concepts

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1. werewolf: A human being transformed into a wolf or other wolf-like animal.

2. lycanthropy: The condition or state of being a werewolf.

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Culture

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Lycanthropia is a popular concept in folklore and mythology, particularly in European cultures. It is often depicted in literature, art, and film as a form of werewolf transformation. In some stories, lycanthropia is believed to be caused by a curse or a bite from a werewolf.

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

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lycanthropia' with werewolves and wolf transformations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'lycan' means wolf and 'anthropia' means man.

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