apotropaism
/ˌapətrəˈpeɪɪz(ə)m/Cultural Anthropol.
noun
The use of magic or ritual to avert evil influences or bad luck.
Origin
Early 20th century. From ancient Greek ἀποτρόπαιος + -ism. Compare Hellenistic Greek ἀποτροπιασμός, Byzantine Greek ἀποτροπίασμα.
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