apotropaism

English

Noun

apotropaism (uncountable)

(religion, mysticism) The use of ritual or other magical means (including charms and/or incantations) to avert evil or bad luck.

Related terms

apotropaic

Translations

the use of ritual or other magical means to avert evil or bad luck

French: apotropaïsme m
Polish: apotropaizm m
Portuguese: apotropismo (pt) m
Spanish: apotropismo m

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