werejaguar

/wɛrɪˈdʒɑːɡwɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

In Mesoamerican mythology, a mythical creature said to be a jaguar or a similar big cat that roams at night and is associated with death, darkness, and evil.

“The ancient Mayans believed that the werejaguar was a harbinger of doom and a creature to be feared.”

Synonyms

  • jaguar spirit
  • shapeshifter

Antonyms

  • angel
  • protector