Behind the names of Beasts and Magical Creatures (Etymology)

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Beast: an animal, especially a large or dangerous four-footed one e.g. Hippogriff Creature: comprised of both magical and non-magical entities and are split by the Ministry of Magic into three classifications: Being, Beast, or Spirit e.g. Acromantula Beware SPOILERS and missing datas

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Werewolf:

The word werewolf is from Old English wer ("man") and wulf ("wolf").

The term opy notes about comes from Ancient Greek λυκάνθρωπος (fessor essay durin ("human").

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