Lycanthrope: meaning, definitions and examples

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lycanthrope

 

[ laษชหˆkรฆnฮธroสŠp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythology folklore

A lycanthrope is a mythological creature or human that can transform into a wolf or has wolf-like characteristics. This transformation is often associated with the full moon and is rooted in various folktales and myths across different cultures.

Synonyms

shapeshifter, werewolf, wolfman

Examples of usage

  • In many cultures, lycanthropes are believed to be cursed individuals.
  • The legend of the werewolf is a popular depiction of a lycanthrope.
  • Some characters in literature are portrayed as lycanthropes who struggle with their dual nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "lycanthrope" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น licantropo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเค‡เค•เฅˆเค‚เคฅเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Werwolf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ likantro

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะฒะบัƒะปะฐะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ likantrop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบบ็‹ผ (ใ˜ใ‚“ใ‚ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lycanthrope

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ licรกntropo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท likantrop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š‘๋Œ€์ธ๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุฆุจ ุจุดุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lykantrop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lykantrop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ผไบบ (lรกngrรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ likantrop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ likantropi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะพะฒา›ั‹ะปะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ likantro

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ licรกntropo

Etymology

The term 'lycanthrope' originates from the Greek words 'lykos', meaning wolf, and 'anthropos', meaning human. Its usage can be traced back to ancient mythology, particularly in stories concerning shape-shifting beings. The modern concept of a lycanthrope particularly gained popularity in 18th century Europe, influenced by folklore and tales of werewolves, especially in regions like France and Germany. Such stories often featured humans transforming into wolves under the moonlight, which was thought to be a punishment for wrongdoings or a sign of a curse. Over time, the idea of lycanthropy has become deeply embedded in popular culture, leading to various interpretations in literature, films, and other media. Today, 'lycanthrope' is widely recognized as synonymous with 'werewolf', depicting the tragic and monstrous aspects of duality and transformation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,918, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.