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For other uses, see Demon hunter (disambiguation) and Demon Slayer (disambiguation).
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A demon hunter or demon slayer is a demonology-related historic occupation or folkloric character which specializes in killing demons.

The character may be found in myths, Abrahamic religions, African magic, Christian media, Classic Chinese Novels, Hinduism.

Examples

In Hinduism, Indra, is described as a demon hunter.[1]: 469 

See also

  • Category:Fictional demon hunters
  • Dragonslayer
  • Exorcism
  • Spiritual warfare
  • Vampire hunter

References

  1. ↑ Rönnow, Kasten (1931). "Viśvarūpa". Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies, University of London. 6 (2): 469–480. ISSN 1356-1898.
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