Also the Arunta think of the Alcheringa beings exactly as Celts think of fairies: as real invisible entities who must be Propitiated if men wish to secure their goodwill; and as beneficent and protecting beings when not offended, who may attach themselves to individuals as guardian spirits.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
On one side is His revelation of righteousness, but righteousness Propitiated and become gracious, and this is symbolised by the ark of the testimony and the mercy-seat.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
They are rather offered to those powerful and terrible spirits of evil in the air whose sombre character is Propitiated by such gloomy rites.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill