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butá

[buˈta]

noun

LanguageAfar (Ethiopia)

Meaning
  1. lycanthropy
  2. A condition in which a person is believed to change into a wolf or a similar animal. It is a concept often found in folklore and myths.
Examples

Afar qangara butá gaba suge.

In Afar folklore, there was the belief in lycanthropy.

Pronunciationbuˈta

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis term relates to cultural beliefs and legends rather than common daily activities.

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