ghoul
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ghouls
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a person who digs up corpses to sell them for anatomical or medical study
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食尸鬼, 墓地恶魔
a fictional evil spirit or creature from Arabia stories that eats buried dead bodies
A ghoul is a supernatural creature commonly found in Middle Eastern and Western folklore, often depicted as a monstrous being that feeds on human flesh. Ghouls are typically associated with graveyards and are said to dig up and consume the bodies of the dead. They are known for their eerie and unsettling appearance, which usually includes a decayed or skeletal form. In many stories, ghouls are portrayed as malevolent and frightening, representing fears of death and the supernatural. They symbolize the fear of disturbing and unsettling aspects of the afterlife.
- According to legend, ghouls lurk in cemeteries and graveyards, seeking fresh corpses to devour.
根据传说，食尸鬼潜伏在墓地和坟场，寻找新鲜的尸体来吞噬。
- The ghoul's eerie laughter echoed through the abandoned mansion, sending shivers down their spines.
食尸鬼诡异的笑声在废弃的豪宅中回荡，令他们不寒而栗。
- The protagonist encountered a ghoul while exploring the ancient catacombs beneath the city.
主角在探索城市下方的古老地下墓穴时遇到了一个食尸鬼。
- Stories of ghouls have been passed down through generations, cautioning travelers to avoid certain haunted places.
关于食尸鬼的故事代代相传，警告旅行者避开某些闹鬼的地方。