lycanthropy

• Substantiv, das die mythische oder folkloristische Fähigkeit eines Menschen bezeichnet, sich in einen Werwolf zu verwandeln oder wolfsähnliche Eigenschaften anzunehmen.

A noun referring to the mythical or folkloric ability of a human to transform into a wolf or to exhibit wolf-like characteristics.

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1. Folklore transformationB2formal

   The mythical ability of a person to change into a wolf or exhibit wolf-like traits, often linked to werewolf legends.

   Lykanthropie

   • In medieval tales, lycanthropy was believed to be a curse from a witch.
   • The film explores the protagonist's struggle with lycanthropy and his dual nature.
   • Some cultures associated lycanthropy with magical rituals and full moons.

2. Psychiatric delusionC1formalmedical

   A rare mental disorder in which a person believes they are a wolf or have transformed into one, sometimes accompanied by animalistic behavior.

   Psychiatrischer Wahn

   • The patient diagnosed with clinical lycanthropy insisted he howled at the moon.
   • Psychiatrists documented a case of lycanthropy where the man avoided mirrors for fear of seeing a wolf.
   • Treatment for lycanthropy involves antipsychotic medication and therapy.