Meaning of tupilak | Babel Free
Definitions
- A monster (either invisible or having a physical form constructed from animal bones, sinew, etc) created in secret by a shaman and sent into the sea to seek and kill a specific enemy.
- A (small) representation of such a monster, often carved from whale bone.
Equivalents
Français
tupilak
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.