The Exorcist (1973 film) Glossary

The Exorcist (1973 film) Glossary

Exorcist

A person who is believed to be able to cast out a demon/the devil.

aberration

a state or condition markedly different from the norm

Pazuzu

The demon who possesses Regan.

abnegation

the rejection of a doctrine

Hatra

A place in the Iranian desert where there are ancient ruins

Talisman

An object that is believed to have magic powers

defunct

no longer in force or use/inactive

Antediluvian

(an item) from before the time of the biblical flood

Subjugate

The act of bringing something under control

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