Adlet

/ˈædlɪt/ noun

Definition

In Inuit mythology, a humanoid creature that is said to be half-human and half-dog or a human with dog legs.

Etymology

From Inuit/Inuktitut languages of the Arctic. The word comes directly from Indigenous Circumpolar languages and reflects traditional stories of the Arctic peoples.

Kelly Says

Adlets appear in Inuit creation stories and serve a similar purpose as centaurs in Greek mythology—they represent the boundary between human civilization and wild nature, asking 'what does it mean to be human?'

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.