A chicken is considered a channel for evil spirits which may be present during the ceremony. Source: Internet
A chicken is tethered by the leg and kept present at the ceremony for its duration to ensure that any evil spirits present go into the chicken and not the family members. Source: Internet
As the Babylonians had no biomedical understanding of the nature of disease, they attributed the seizures to possession by evil spirits and called for treating the condition through spiritual means. Source: Internet
During most occasions of celebrations and weddings the people of Tamil Nadu adorn their surroundings with the Neem leaves and flowers as a form of decoration and also to ward off evil spirits and infections. Source: Internet
Demons originate from the evil spirits of the giants that are cursed by God to wander the earth. Source: Internet
Chinese New Year dragon and lion dances are intended particularly to scare off evil spirits and bring good fortune to the community. Source: Internet