Holy water was water that had been sanctified by a religious figure.[5] As a blessed object, it was capable of harming vampires.[6]
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Holy water was a highly effective repellent, causing visible, acid-like burns on a vampire's skin upon contact.[1][7] When ingested, it could destroy a vampire from within.[2] Unlike crosses, holy water was also capable of causing minor burns on a Turok-Han.[8]
The effectiveness of holy water made it a common tool for Slayers[9][10] and other vampire hunters,[11] and it was often sold in magic shops.[3] It was also one of the ingredients used in an uninvitation spell.[12]
Ethros demons were known to be vulnerable to holy water, which was required to perform an exorcism against them.[13] In addition, holy water proved effective against an unknown entity possessing a human, burning one of its ectoplasmic tentacles.[4]
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- Holy water is a concept found 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 an accessory in a Buffy the Vampire Slayer action figure pack and a 12 Inch Figure.
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