Glossary

Natural philosophy
The old name for science, especially physics and chemistry.
Galvanism
Making muscles twitch with electricity, named after Luigi Galvani. Mary mentions it in her 1831 introduction.
Cornelius Agrippa, Paracelsus, Albertus Magnus
Writers on magic and alchemy from centuries before. Young Victor loves their books.
Syndic
A senior official in the government of Geneva.
Countenance
A person's face or expression.
Ardour
Strong enthusiasm or passion.
Fiend
An evil spirit or a cruel person. Victor often calls the creature this.
Wretch
A miserable or unlucky person.
Ague
A fever with shivering fits.
Sledge
A sled pulled by dogs over snow and ice.
Archangel
A Russian port on the White Sea where Walton hires his ship.
Prometheus
In Greek myth, the Titan who made humans and gave them fire.

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