Apotropaism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apotropaism is a noun meaning (religion, mysticism) The use of ritual or other magical means (including charms and/or incantations) to avert evil or bad luck.
Meaning
(religion, mysticism) The use of ritual or other magical means (including charms and/or incantations) to avert evil or bad luck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apotropaic, apotropaion, hieromancy, lovespell, manaism, ambrosia.
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