Demonifugic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or resembling a demonifuge. Chinese, often

    "This refers to a demonifugic talisman endorsed in the Shangqing tradition. See Robinet, Taoist Meditation, p. 32."

  2. 2
    Having, or believed to have, magical power to dispel or protect against demons.

    "Marriage, like any other symbol of the cosmic center, bestows demonifugic power. Just as the Chu Ci poet draws the Bow of Heaven to do battle with evil, so the True Consort looks forward to an escort of demonifugic beasts"

Example

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"This refers to a demonifugic talisman endorsed in the Shangqing tradition. See Robinet, Taoist Meditation, p. 32."

Etymology

From demonifuge + -ic.

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