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Cautionary (Adjective)

Serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence".

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Warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze.

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The use of sacred symbols such as the swastika as a cautionary sign against evil spirits dates back to ancient civilizations.
Many indigenous cultures display warning patterns as cautionary devices to deter negative energies and maintain harmony in their surroundings.
A variety of totems are often depicted in folk art as cautionary images meant to scare off malicious spirits.
Old apothecaries commonly utilized illustrations of reptiles and mythical creatures as cautionary representations against venoms and other hazardous materials.
He incorporated these geometric designs as cautionary symbols within the decorative art, specifically intending to offer protective coverage from malign forces.