noun
- plural of golem: in Jewish folklore, artificial beings made of clay or mud and brought to life through mystical means
- plural of golem: in fantasy literature and games, magical creatures or constructs made of earth, stone, or other materials
Usage: mythology; folklore
Usage: fantasy; gaming
Examples
- The rabbi created golems to protect the Jewish community from persecution.
- Ancient legends tell of golems that served their masters faithfully.
- In the video game, players must defeat stone golems to advance to the next level.
- The fantasy novel featured iron golems guarding the wizard’s tower.
- Golems are popular creatures in many role-playing games.
- The museum exhibit displayed clay figures representing traditional golems from folklore.