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Preferred term

Apotropaism  

Definition

  • A belief that objects have the power of averting evil influence or ill luck [OED, alt.]

Entry terms

  • Apotropaic

Notation

  • 119092

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-QX4LHW75-8

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