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demonolatry
demonolatry Demonolatry is the worship or appeasement of spirits, especially those regarded as harmful or evil.
Demonolatry is the worship or appeasement of spirits, especially those regarded as harmful or evil. In historical usage, it usually refers less to devoted adoration than to attempts to avoid harm through propitiation, often linked with magical practices.