Lycanthropy (album)
WordNet
noun
(1) (folklore) the magical ability of a person to assume the characteristics of a wolf
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from .
Noun
- The act of shape-shifting between the form of a man (human being) and a wolf, often done during a full moon, according to legend.
- A delusion in which one believes oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.
Usage notes
The myth may originate from the disease lupus erythematosus, which causes those afflicted to grow extra hair and to shun sunlight. "Lupus" is Latin for "wolf".