purificatory

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The Greeks, in their purificatory rites, sacrifice dogs, and often make use of what is called Periskylakismos.

From Plutarch's Lives, Volume I by Stewart, Aubrey

This transmission requires a purificatory process in the vehicles and a special training of the will.

From Reincarnation A Study in Human Evolution by Rothwell, Fred

Thus all grain cooked with water is apparently looked upon as sacred or sacramental food, and it is for this reason that it can only be eaten after the purificatory rites already described.

From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)

A purificatory bath is followed by a feast in which each one recounts the minutest details of the attack.

From The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir by Garvan, John M.

Nirang—are clearly enjoined by Zoroaster in certain purificatory rights.

From Chips From A German Workshop - Volume I Essays on the Science of Religion by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)