Werwolf: meaning, definitions and examples
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werwolf
[ หwษrหwสlf ]
mythology legend
A werewolf is a mythological creature that transforms from a human to a wolf or wolf-like creature, especially during a full moon. This transformation is often involuntary and is associated with various legends and folklore throughout different cultures. In many stories, werewolves are depicted as dangerous beings with heightened senses and strength. They are often tied to themes of curses and the loss of control over one's true nature.
Synonyms
lycanthrope, man-wolf, wolfman
Examples of usage
- The villagers believed the man was a werewolf after the bloody attack.
- In the movie, the werewolf's transformation was depicted in a terrifying manner.
- According to the legend, a bite from a werewolf could turn a human into one.
- The full moon stirred ancient fears of werewolves in this town.
Translations
Translations of the word "werwolf" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lobisomem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ (bhediya)
๐ฉ๐ช Werwolf
๐ฎ๐ฉ manusia serigala
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะฒะตััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ wilkoลak
๐ฏ๐ต ็ผไบบ (ลkami)
๐ซ๐ท loup-garou
๐ช๐ธ hombre lobo
๐น๐ท kurt adam
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋์ธ๊ฐ (neukdaein-gan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐุฆุจ ุจุดุฑู (dha'ib bashari)
๐จ๐ฟ vlkodlak
๐ธ๐ฐ vlkolak
๐จ๐ณ ็ผไบบ (lรกngrรฉn)
๐ธ๐ฎ volkodlak
๐ฎ๐ธ vargkarl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉัั ะฐะดะฐะผ (bรถri adam)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ (met'evze)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qurd adam
๐ฒ๐ฝ hombre lobo
Etymology
The term 'werewolf' has its roots in Old English and Old High German. The Old English word 'wer' means 'man,' while 'wulf' translates to 'wolf.' The concept of werewolves dates back to ancient times, with myths appearing in various cultures across Europe, including Greece and Scandinavia. In these stories, werewolves often represented the battle between civilization and primal instincts. In medieval Europe, the fear of werewolves became more pronounced, coinciding with the witch trials where many were accused of witchcraft and, by association, lycanthropy. The depiction of werewolves varied widely, from cursed humans seeking redemption to vicious beasts embracing their feral nature. Literature, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, popularized werewolves, leading to iconic representations in modern pop culture. Overall, the werewolf mythos continues to evolve, symbolizing humanity's inner conflicts between civility and savagery.