purificatory

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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)

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

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)

Internally, it is mainly characterised by its ideal of Levitical holiness, the way in which it everywhere surrounds life with purificatory and propitiatory ceremonies, and its prevailing reference of sacrifice to sin.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius

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