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golem
[goh-luhm, -lem]
noun
Jewish Folklore.a figure artificially constructed in the form of a human being and endowed with life.
a stupid and clumsy person; blockhead.
an automaton.
golem
/ ˈɡəʊɛ /
noun
(in Jewish legend) an artificially created human being brought to life by supernatural means
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of golem1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of golem1
Example Sentences
Chiang’s storytelling is rooted in age-old tropes and references — the Old Testament, golems, Victoriana, high school algebra.
“Dr. Weinberg said my pixies were upsetting her golem.”
“The golem eventually spins out of control,” Weiner said, causing destruction and harm.
Your mission is to unite the assorted Overworld mobs of golems, zombies, skeletons and such while building defensive structures and attacking enemy outposts.
This impulse is an ancient one: The idea that one might bind a djinn, create a golem or manipulate a god or fairy to do your bidding is inscribed deep in the human imagination.
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