purificatory

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Thus in many cases the worshiper had to be prepared by purificatory and other ceremonies, and the priest had to submit to certain rules before he could undertake the sacrifice.

From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris

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)

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)

This appears to be a sort of purificatory ceremony at marriage.

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

I am inclined to think that this rite is a purificatory one, as the name of it indicates.

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