necrolite

Meanings

• noun

  A being or entity associated with death or the dead in various mythologies and folklore.

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Variants

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necrological , necrologies , necrologist , necrologists , necrology

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Etymology

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From Old French necros, 'dead body,' + lite, 'stone.'

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Trivia

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1. In some medieval European folktales, necrolites were believed to have the power to heal wounds and diseases, but only if they were obtained from the graves of saints.

2. The term 'necrology' comes from the same root as 'necrolite' and refers to a record of the deaths of members of a religious community.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thanatology: The study of death and the dead, including cultural, social, and psychological aspects.

2. Necromancer: A person who practices necromancy, the art of communicating with the dead or raising them from the grave.

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Culture

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In some mythologies, necrolites are believed to have the power to communicate with the dead or even raise them from the grave. They are often depicted as sorcerers or priests who perform funeral rites and protect burial sites.

How to Memorize "necrolite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a being dressed in black robes, surrounded by bones and skulls, performing rituals at a gravesite.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'necrolite' with death and the dead.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'necrolite' comes from the words 'dead body' and 'stone.'

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