averruncate (Meaning)

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averruncate (v. t.)

To avert; to ward off.

To root up.

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The ritual of averruncation was performed to ward off evil spirits that were believed to cause misfortune.
The priest averruncated the ground, casting salt and herbs upon it to repel negative energies.
The averruncative amulet was worn as a talisman to protect its bearer from harm.
The averruncator wielded a sacred knife, using it to make symbolic cuts and incisions to remove evil influences.
The act of averruncation was often accompanied by prayers and incantations to invoke divine protection.
The averruncative symbol was often depicted as a stylized eye or hand, believed to have power against the evil eye.
The averruncative practices were common in ancient Rome and Greece, where they were used to protect homes, temples, and public spaces.
The belief in averruncation persisted into the Middle Ages, where it influenced the design of amulets and talismans.
Some modern-day customs, such as knocking on wood for good luck, may have roots in ancient averruncative rituals.
The concept of averruncation remains relevant in fields such as folklore, anthropology, and the study of religious practices.

To avert; to ward off., To root up.

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The ritual of averruncation was performed to ward off evil spirits that were believed to cause misfortune.

The priest averruncated the ground, casting salt and herbs upon it to repel negative energies.

The averruncative amulet was worn as a talisman to protect its bearer from harm.

The averruncator wielded a sacred knife, using it to make symbolic cuts and incisions to remove evil influences.