Golem
(noun)
A figure or statue brought to life through magic or supernatural means, often depicted as a mute and obedient servant.
Origin:
The word "golem" comes from the hebrew word "gelem", which means "unshaped" or "raw material". in jewish folklore, a golem is a clay or mud figure animated and brought to life through jewish magic.
Examples:
- The rabbi created a golem to protect the Jewish community from persecution.
- The golem was brought to life by the rabbi's magical incantations.
- In the story, the golem becomes uncontrollable and wreaks havoc on the town.
- The animated clay figure was referred to as a golem in Jewish folklore.
- The term "golem" is now often used to describe any being that is artificially created and controlled.