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3. The "Exorcism" Key
Many Theyyam characters, like #Gulikan (the god of death/time) or Pottan Theyyam, are explicitly "wrathful" or "cleansing" deities. Their role is to absorb the community's suffering and cast out malevolent influences.The word "exorcise" isn't just a pun; it’s a functional description of what a Theyyam god is supposed to do for their village.