lycanthropy

 
Pronunciation: /lʌɪˈkanθrəpi/

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

adjective

Origin:

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