Lycanthropy

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What Does Lycanthropy Mean?

  • 狼人病
  • 人狼症

Lycanthropy Pronunciation

/laɪˈkænθrəpi/

Lycanthropy Definition

noun

Definition

the mythical ability of a human to transform into a wolf or a wolf-like creature, often associated with folklore and mythology.

In ZH

一种神话传说中人类变成狼或类狼生物的能力，通常与民俗和神话有关。

How to Use Lycanthropy in a Sentence

  • Many stories of lycanthropy populate ancient folklore.
  • The character in the movie suffered from lycanthropy, believing he was a werewolf.
  • Throughout history, lycanthropy has been a subject of fascination in literature.
  • Some cultures have rituals that relate to lycanthropy and wolf transformation.
  • The legend of lycanthropy has influenced many horror films.

Cultural Notes

Lycanthropy is often linked to legends of werewolves, which vary across different cultures and are commonly seen in horror genres.