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Lycanthropy is derived from King Lycaon who was king of Arcadia. In ancient Greece there were isolated pockets of Aboriginies (people who possessed the land before the Greeks) that had small kingdoms that endured for a time into recorded history. Arcadian was one of these. Legend has it that Zeus once visited ancient Arcadia in disguise. King Lycaon discerned who he was and thought to test him. The King served the God roasted human flesh (one of his own sons no less). Zeus however discerned what the meat was and in punishment turned the King into a wolf.
This legend is the source of the term lycanthropy and allegedly a particular heritage of werewolves.
This legend is thought to be the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew legend of Abraham sacrificing Isaac where the rites of human sacrifice are discouraged and done away with.
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How do you use lycanthropy in a sentence?
Lycanthropy was originally meant to describe a person with a form of madness. Does this college offer any courses in lycanthropy?
How do you contract lycanthropy in Skyrim?
Lycanthropy is contracted as part of the blood ritual that occurs during The Companions quest, The Silver Hand.Source: Elder Scrolls Wiki page "Lycanthropy (Skyrim)".
What are the ratings and certificates for Lycanthropy - 2006 V?
Lycanthropy - 2006 V is rated/received certificates of: Australia:MA (2007)
How can your sims get lycanthropy on SIms2pets?
(If you have Sims 2 Nightlife) Call the math-maker and ask for potion...lycanthropy. Hope this works ;)
Can you turn into an animal with your Lycanthropy?
no no no no no no no of course not
If a man has lycanthropy what does he believe he is?
Assuming you mean clinical lycanthropy the man believe ha can turn into an animal. In most cases a werewolf.
What is the common name for lycanthropy?
Lycanthrope is a word better known as werewolf which is from the Greek language. Lycanthropy is the ability for a human to change their appearance into becoming a werewolf. One can find more history on the word lycanthropy by researching the word werewolf at Wikipedia.
Can lycanthropy harm you?
That depends if you are talking clinical or not. The following answer is not about clinical Lycanthropy. It is about a religious practice. No it can not any more than any other religion can harm you. If you are refering to clinical lycanthropy the answer is yes and the person in question should receive help as soon as possible.
What is the disease for werewolves?
lycanthropy (transformation into a wolf)
How do you know you have lycanthropy?
Lycanthropy is a mythical condition where a person believes they transform into a wolf or werewolf. Symptoms can include delusions of being able to transform into a wolf, heightened aggression, physical changes, and an unusual fascination with wolves or werewolves. However, lycanthropy is not a real medical or psychiatric condition.
If you suffer from lycanthropy what animal do you tur into?
If you're suffering from lycanthropy you turn into a wolf that has human characteristics and stands on two legs. Term for description. (Werewolf)
What is lycanthrpy?
I believe the right question to ask is "What is Lycanthropy?"
