purificatory

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Here also was the great bason of bronze for purificatory purposes, which was called “the deep,” and corresponded with the “sea” of Solomon's temple.

From Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

The sense is that one becomes a Brahmana by birth alone, without the aid of those purificatory rites that have been laid down in the scriptures.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

The bath is thought to have a purificatory effect in that it removes the evil influence19 of death. 18This is an invariable custom, I was told. 19B�-ho, literally foul smell.

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

These purificatory rites, after the usual period of mourning, consists in shaving and bathing and wearing new clothes.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

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