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Glamour
The original meaning of the word "glamour" was the act of casting a spell
over someone, particularly to change how things appeared to them.[1] The
primary modern meaning of the word relates to fascination, charisma, beauty,
or sexual attraction. People, or their lifestyles, can be described as
glamorous. Although most words which end in -our in British English are
spelt with -or in American English, "glamour" is an exception with the "u"
usually being retained. This may be due to its original being Scottish
rather than French or Latin. The alternative spelling "glamor" is sometimes
used in American English, but not as frequently. (see American and British
English spelling differences). It is also reported that the word "glamour"
is from the ancient Welsh used to describe the paint applied to a warriors
body before going into battle hence the saying someone has their "war paint
on".
In fiction
In Christopher Priest's 1984 fantasy novel, The Glamour, the innate ability
to turn oneself invisible is to possess the glamour.
In his book It, Stephen King uses the word "glamour" in reference to the
creature known as "It" or "Pennywise", saying that it means a creature able
either truly to change its shape and/or physical appearance at will, or to
be seen as different things by different people.
In Laurel K. Hamilton's Merry Gentry series, glamour is a type of magic used
by the fey, and something that the main character Merideth Gentry herself
can use quite adeptly, even more so than most pure-blooded sidhe.
In the supernatural television drama Charmed the glamour is a power that
enables the wielder to turn into another's physical appearance, source by
Ashlynn Agha.
See also
* Glamour photography
* Glam rock
* Glamour (magazine)
* "The Glamorous Life", a song written by Prince, and recorded by Sheila E.
* Glamorous, a 2005 album by Denise Ho.
* "Glamorous", a song by Fergie.
* "The Price of Glamour" a short story by Steve Berman involving the need of
Victorian fairies for a powdered substance, glamour, to hide their existence
and survive.
References
1. ^ "Glamour" in Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, Hobgoblins,
Brownies, Boogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures p.191. ISBN
0-394-73467-X
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