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A tutelary (/ ˈ tj uː t ə l ɛ r i /; also tutelar) is a deity or a spirit who is a guardian, patron, or protector of a particular place, geographic feature, person, lineage, nation, culture, or occupation. The etymology of "tutelary" expresses the concept of safety and thus of guardianship.
The belief in this type of guardian spirits remained strong in Scandinavian folklore up until the last centuries and continues to be found in northern faith based religions today. The English word '" wraith " is derived from vǫrðr , while " ward " and " warden " are cognates .
A guardian angel is a type of angel that is assigned to protect and guide a particular person, ... which are always from the Holy Spirit – but the angel inspires ...
I recollect Aoibhell of Craig Liath, the guardian spirit of the Dal Caiss, mentioned in the narrative concerning Brian Boru in the Wars of the Gaedhel and the Gall; there is also Mag Molach or Hairy Hand, and Bodach An Duin of Rothiemurchus, as well as the more familiar belief in the Brownie which renders offices of help in some houses,—a ...
A haltija (haltia) is a spirit, gnome, or elf-like creature in Finnish mythology that guards, helps, or protects something or somebody. The word is possibly derived from the Gothic haltijar, which referred to the original settler of a homestead—although this is not the only possible etymology.
Guardian spirit may refer to: Guardian angel; Tutelary deity or guardian deity; See also. Spirit guide (disambiguation) Totem, a spirit being, sacred object, or ...
A watchtower or guardian in ceremonial magical tradition is a tutelary spirit of one of the four cardinal points or quarters (East, South, West and North). In many magical traditions, they are understood to be Enochian angels or the Archangels Uriel , Raphael , Michael , and Gabriel .
Boya notices that only three of the four stone guardians have awakened, as Shouyue did not rouse the guardian appointed to him to allow the serpent to leave the Imperial City. Shouyue, now the new vessel for the serpent, emerges and fights Boya, Qingming, and the Spirit Guardians that Qingming conjures: Snow Hound, Killing Stone, and Mad Painter.