Demon hunter
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Demon hunter or demon slayer is a demonology-related historic occupation or folkloric character which specializes in killing demons, monsters, or undead creatures. A demon hunter is commonly involved with a deity and angels, and typically wields religious text, holy water, and relics.
The character type has diverse roots in myths, Abrahamic religions, African magic, Christian media, Classic Chinese Novels, and Japanese urban legend. For example, Zhong Kui, a Chinese deity, is a slayer of various evil beings.
See also
- Category:Fictional demon hunters
- Dragonslayer
- Exorcism
- Spiritual warfare
- Vampire hunter