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lycanthropy

Pronunciation: /lʌɪˈkanθrəpi/

Definition of lycanthropy

noun

[mass noun]

the mythical transformation of a person into a wolf.
archaic a form of madness involving the delusion of being an animal, usually a wolf, with correspondingly altered behaviour.

Derivatives

lycanthropic

Origin:

late 16th century (as a supposed form of madness): from modern Latin lycanthropia, from Greek lukanthrōpia, from lukos 'wolf' + anthrōpos 'man'