apotropaism
Noun
Meaning
apotropaism (uncountable)
(religion, mysticism) The use of ritual or other magical means (including charms and/or incantations) to avert evil or bad luck.
Noun
apotropaism (uncountable)
(religion, mysticism) The use of ritual or other magical means (including charms and/or incantations) to avert evil or bad luck.