Meaning apotropaic
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apotropaic1883, with -ic + Greek apotropaios "averting evil," from apotrepein "to turn away, avert," from apo- "off, away" (see apo-) + trepein "to turn" (see trope).
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apotropaicDesigned to ward off evil influence or malevolent spirits by frightening these forces away. In many cultures, elaborate artwork depicting monsters would be created to have an apotropaic affect. For in [..]
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apotropaicHaving the power to avert evil
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apotropaic(adj) having the power to prevent evil or bad luck
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apotropaic
(religion,mysticism) Intended to ward off evil.
* '''2007''' August 12, Christopher Hitchens, "Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived", ''New York Times Book Review'':
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