Demon hunter or demon slayer is a demonology-related historic occupation or folkloric character which specializes in killing demons, monsters, or undead creatures.12 A demon hunter is commonly involved with a deity and angels, and typically wields religious text, holy water, and relics.3
The character type has diverse roots in myths, Abrahamic religions, African magic, Christian media, Classic Chinese Novels, and Japanese urban legend.45 For example, Zhong Kui, a Chinese deity, is a slayer of various evil beings.
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References
References
- Netton, I.R. (2011). Islam, Christianity and the Mystic Journey. Edinburgh University Press. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-7486-8813-5. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- MacRae, C.D. (1998). Presenting Young Adult Fantasy Fiction. Twayne's United States authors series (in German). Twayne Publishers. ISBN 978-0-8057-8220-2. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- Demon hunter's handbook. Bellevue, Washington. 2013. ISBN 978-1-60125-554-9. OCLC 841673121.
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- Voigt, Andrew (June 8, 2021). "Heaven's Metal: An Oral History Of The Genesis Of Christian Metal". HM Magazine. Retrieved July 16, 2022.