Lycanthropy is the supposed ability of a human to transform into a wolf or wolf-like creature, often associated with folklore, witchcraft, and ancient beliefs. In modern usage, it denotes a delusional belief or phenomenon involving shape-shifting into a wolf. The term is used in both mythic and scholarly contexts, sometimes metaphorically to describe wild, predatory behavior. It originates from medieval legends and medical/psychiatric discourse on delusional misidentifications.
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