Holy water was water that had been sanctified by a religious figure.[5] As a blessed object, it was capable of causing damage to vampires.[6]
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Behind the scenes
- 3 Appearances
- 3.1 Canonical
- 3.2 Other
- 4 References
Uses[]
Holy water worked as a very effective repellent, as contact would cause visible, acid-like burns on vampire's skin[1][7] and, if ingested, was capable of dusting a vampire from within their body.[2] Unlike crosses, holy water was also able to cause minor burns to a Turok-Han.[8]
The use of holy water made it so a common object equipped by Slayers[9][10] and other vampire hunters,[11] as well as sold in magic shops.[3] It was one of the ingredients of a performing revoke invitation ritual.[12]
Ethros demons were known to be vulnerable to holy water as well. It was required in order to perform an Ethros' exorcism.[13] Holy water also had effect on an unknown possessing entity, burning its ectoplasmic tentacles.[4]
Behind the scenes[]
- Holy water is a concept present in a number of religions, including Christianity, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Wicca.
- The Supernatural Defense Kit collection includes a vial marked as "holy water."
- Holy water is also available as a Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure accessory collected in the "Magic Pack."
