| |
| Glamour
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the word "Glamour". For the magazine, see Glamour (magazine). For the song by Fergie, see Glamorous (song). For the song by Natalia & En Vogue, see Glamorous (Natalia song).
Originally, a "glamour" was a spell cast 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 glamourous. Although most words which end in -our in British English are spelled 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).
[edit] 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.
[edit] See also
"Glamorous", a song by Natalia & En Vogue.
Glamour photography
Glam rock
"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.
"Glamorama, a book by Bret Easton Ellis
"www.Glamourina.com, a web magazine for women created by Dikshha Manwani.
[edit] References
^ "Glamour" in Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, Hobgoblins, Brownies, Boogies, and Other Supernatural Creatures p.191. ISBN 0-394-73467-X
|
|
|
