French translation of tarentism is 
tarentism

Meaning of "tarentism" in English

Tarentism refers to a cultural phenomenon that emerged in southern Italy during the 15th to 17th centuries. It was believed to be caused by the bite of the tarantula spider, leading to symptoms such as delirium, restlessness, and a compulsion to dance. Often, music and dance, particularly the "tarantella," were employed as treatments to cure the affliction. The condition, a blend of historical mythology and psychological response, highlights the interplay of belief and cultural practices in addressing perceived illnesses.

Meaning of "tarentism" in French

Tarentism est un phénomène culturel qui a émergé dans le sud de l'Italie entre le XVe et le XVIIe siècle. On pensait qu'il était causé par la morsure de l'araignée tarentule, entraînant des symptômes tels que le délire, l'agitation et une compulsion à danser. Souvent, la musique et la danse, notamment la "tarentelle," étaient utilisées comme traitements pour guérir l'affection. Ce phénomène, mélange de mythologie historique et de réponse psychologique, met en lumière l'interaction entre croyances et pratiques culturelles dans le traitement des maladies perçues.

Pronunciation of "tarentism" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [təˈrentɪzəm]

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "tarentism" remains fairly consistent across English dialects. However, slight variations in stress or vowel sounds may occur depending on regional accents.

Pronunciation of "tarentism" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [taʁɑ̃tism]

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation of "tarentism" generally does not vary significantly across different regions, maintaining a consistent articulation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Tarentism was widely believed to be cured through musical therapy. (On croyait largement que le tarentisme pouvait être guéri par la thérapie musicale.)

2. Many historical records describe tarentism as a mysterious affliction. (De nombreux récits historiques décrivent le tarentisme comme une affliction mystérieuse.)

3. The community gathered to perform the tarantella as a ritual against tarentism. (La communauté se rassemblait pour exécuter la tarentelle comme un rituel contre le tarentisme.)

4. Researchers have studied tarentism as a part of cultural history. (Les chercheurs ont étudié le tarentisme comme faisant partie de l'histoire culturelle.)

5. Symptoms of tarentism were believed to mirror those of hysteria. (On pensait que les symptômes du tarentisme reflétaient ceux de l'hystérie.)

6. Some viewed tarentism as a form of mass psychological response. (Certains considéraient le tarentisme comme une forme de réponse psychologique collective.)

7. Tarentism inspired many legends and folkloric tales in Italy. (Le tarentisme a inspiré de nombreuses légendes et contes folkloriques en Italie.)

8. Musicians often played lively tunes to alleviate the effects of tarentism. (Les musiciens jouaient souvent des airs entraînants pour atténuer les effets du tarentisme.)

9. The dance associated with tarentism was both therapeutic and expressive. (La danse associée au tarentisme était à la fois thérapeutique et expressive.)

10. Understanding tarentism offers insights into historical medical beliefs. (Comprendre le tarentisme offre des perspectives sur les croyances médicales historiques.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tarentism" in English

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Similar Words: hysteria, dance mania, tarantella, choreomania, spider bite, cultural phenomenon, psychocultural disorder, historical ailment, ritual dance, collective hysteria

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "tarentism" in French

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Similar Words: hystérie, manie de danse, tarentelle, choréomanie, morsure d'araignée, phénomène culturel, trouble psychoculturel, affection historique, danse rituelle, hystérie collective

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