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Demon hunter

Character in fiction who hunts and destroys demons

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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.

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In Hinduism, Indra, is described as a demon hunter.

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