lycanthropy

[US]/laɪˈkænθrəpi/
[UK]/laɪˈkænθrəpi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a mythical person who can transform into a wolf; werewolf; a delusion of being a wolf; lycanthropic syndrome; a folklore ability to transform a human into a wolf
Word Forms
Plurallycanthropies

Phrases & Collocations

lycanthropy myths

lycanthropy legends

lycanthropy studies

lycanthropy folklore

lycanthropy transformation

lycanthropy symptoms

lycanthropy stories

lycanthropy fiction

lycanthropy culture

lycanthropy beliefs

Example Sentences

many cultures have legends about lycanthropy.

lycanthropy is often depicted in horror films.

some believe that lycanthropy can be cured.

he studied lycanthropy in ancient texts.

lycanthropy has fascinated people for centuries.

in folklore, lycanthropy is often linked to the moon.

some psychologists study lycanthropy as a mental disorder.

lycanthropy is a popular theme in literature.

he claimed to suffer from lycanthropy.

lycanthropy can symbolize inner struggles.

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