Counternecromancy

/ˌkaʊntərˌnɛkroʊˈmænsi/ noun

Definition

Magic or practices used to oppose or counteract necromancy (communication with or animation of the dead).

Etymology

From counter- (against) + necromancy (from Greek nekros, 'dead,' + manteia, 'divination'). A fantasy and occult studies term, also used metaphorically in literature.

Kelly Says

Fantasy literature loves the concept of counternecromancy—if evil wizards can raise undead armies, good wizards need powerful magic to banish them, creating an eternal supernatural arms race.

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