kallikantzaros

词形变化

kallikantzaroi 复数 kallikantzaroi

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A mythical, malevolent goblin-like spirit of Southeastern European and Anatolian folklore.

词源

There is some debate about the etymology of this term. Berhand Schmidt conjectures that it is derived from two Turkish words meaning "black" and "werewolf". Paulikianos suggest that it is a euphemistic term combining kalos “handsome”, cf. an Arm. word for demons, mezmé aléknerë “the ones better (or prettier) than us”.

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