lycanthropy
Pronunciación: [laɪˈkænθrəpi]
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Contexto: «mythology»
(noun) the belief that someone can change into a wolf or has the ability to do so. This idea comes from old stories and legends about humans turning into wolves, especially during a full moon.
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In the story, the hero had to battle a creature suffering from lycanthropy.
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There were no signs of lycanthropy in the village; everyone remained human.
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Have you ever heard tales about lycanthropy and werewolves?
Contexto: «psychology»
(noun) a rare mental condition where someone believes they can transform into a wolf. It's not real, but the person feels very strongly about it and may act like a wolf.
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The psychologist studied a case of lycanthropy, where the patient believed they were a wolf.
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Many people misunderstand lycanthropy as just a fun story and don't realize it's a serious condition for some.
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What are the symptoms of someone who suffers from lycanthropy?
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