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Apotropaic magic - Wikipedia
a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye.
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APOTROPAIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Apotropaic is a charming word, and not just because of its cadence. You see, this term is a literal descriptor for things believed to protect against evil.
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Superstitions and Apotropaic Magic: From Ancient to Modern Times
Apotropaic magic was any form of magic designed to turn away such harm, ward off evil and deflect misfortune sent by vengeful beings.
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apotropaic
apotropaic, a. (ˌæpəʊtrəʊˈpeɪɪk) [f. Gr. ἀποτρόπαιος averting evil (f. ἀποτρέπειν to turn away, avert) + -ic.] Having or reputed to have the power of averting evil influence or ill luck. Hence apotroˈpaically adv.1883 Encycl. Brit. XV. 570/1 The sacrifice of the ‘October horse’ in the Campus Martius...
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apotropaic - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
apotropaic · Contents · English · Romanian. edit. Etymology. edit · Borrowed from French apotropaïque. Adjective. edit. apotropaic m or n (feminine singular ...
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What are some interesting apotropaic objects from around the world?
By apotropaic I mean magical objects used for protection against evil. Be it crucifixes against vampires, rabbit's feet against bad luck, all ...
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Apotropaic magic
Phalluses
In Ancient Greece, phalloi were believed to have apotropaic qualities. Magic circle
Apotropaic names
Ashkenazi Jews' apotropaic names were often given not at birth but during serious illness.
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Apotropaic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
adjective having the power to prevent evil or bad luck synonyms: lucky having or bringing good fortune
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apotropaic - Emma Wilkin
If something is apotropaic, it means it's designed to avert evil. The word comes from the Greek – 'apo' means 'away', while 'trópos means 'turn'.
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APOTROPAIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
believed to protect against evil or bad luck: The wall of the cave was covered in apotropaic marks.
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Home Protection the Folklore Way: Apotropaic Magic - Icy Sedgwick
The word 'apotropaic' comes from the Greek term apotrepein, meaning 'to turn away'. A common form of apotropaic defence is the so-called 'witch ...
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Apotropaic Symbols at Timberneck - The Fairfield Foundation
The word apotropaic is of Greek origin and means averting or turning away evil. These symbols or marks were usually scribed into stone or wood ...
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What Is Apotropaic Magic And Who Practices It? - Patheos
Oct 21, 2022Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
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Apotropaic mark
the fabric of a building with the intention of keeping witches out through apotropaic magic. Evil was thought to be held at bay through a wide variety of apotropaic objects such as amulets and talismans against the evil eye.
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apotropaism
apotropaism, n. Anthropol. Brit. /ˌapətrəˈpeɪɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˌæpətrəˈpeɪˌɪz(ə)m/ [‹ ancient Greek ἀποτρόπαιος (see apotropaic adj.) + -ism suffix. Compare Hellenistic Greek ἀποτροπιασµός, Byzantine Greek ἀποτροπίασµα. Compare earlier apotropaic adj.] The use of magic or ritual to avert evil influence...
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