Associations to the word «Lycanthropy»

Wiktionary

LYCANTHROPY, noun. (mythology) The act of shapeshifting between the form of a human being and an animal (usually a wolf), often done during a full moon, according to legend.
LYCANTHROPY, noun. A delusion in which one believes oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal

Dictionary definition

LYCANTHROPY, noun. (folklore) the magical ability of a person to assume the characteristics of a wolf.

Wise words

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