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lycanthropology 

The study of lycanthropes
If you dont know much about lycanthropes, you should start learning about werewolves or wereboars, take a class on lycanthropology.
lycanthropology by Ryua March 15, 2008

lycanthropy 

1. The mythological ability to turn into a werewolf.
2. The ability to shift mental/physical state into that of a wolf.
3. A spiritual connection to wolves and canines.
Some Native American tribes practiced lycanthropy through chanting and other rituals.
lycanthropy by godofphotoshop April 5, 2004

LYCANTHROPOLOGIST 

One who studies the biology, culture and transmutation of lycanthropes,(werewolves). Most are slightly neurotic about becoming, meeting or being eaten by lycanthropes, and enlist in the study of lycanthropology to prepare for the worst case scenario. More experienced practitioners also delve into the psycho-spiritual phenomena of totemic obsession.
I met a lycanthropologist today, whilst wondering through the highlands. He looked like he could use a shave......

lycanthropic 

To attribute werewolf like characteristics to someone. Particularly relating excessive facial and/or bodily hair.
"my you are looking rather lycanthropic today"
lycanthropic by Matthew Edwards February 4, 2007

lycanthrope

a werewolf.

mental disturbance in which one believes he or she is capable of transformation into a wolf.

one who believes themselves to have the spirit of / spiritual kinship with an animal, usually a wolf.
some otherkin identify as lycanthrope.
lycanthrope by dagger_grrl May 8, 2004

lycanthrope

1. In folklore, any human that can, while being touched by the light of the full moon, can turn into an animal, or animal/human hybrid. They can be evil, like werewolves, or good, like werebears.

The original werewolf legend was that you sold your soul to Satan, and he gave you a wolf-fur belt or cape, that when worn, would turn you into a wolf. NOT a hybrid. In folklore, running into a rye field would save you from a werewolf, because rye is a holy grain eaten by monks. Killed by silver. Supposed identifying marks include unibrows, index-finger as long as the middle finger, pointed nails, and stale breath.

2. A much better monster than vampires, which are stupid overrated goth pussies. See pussy. A werewolf is stronger, faster, more resilient than a vampire, and a hell of a lot cooler.
The dude's a lycanthrope, seriously. Lookit how he always disappears every full moon.
lycanthrope by Alexander Girard April 9, 2006
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