Sense and purpose of anti-demon possesion symbol?

In the television series, Supernatural, throughout the series it is shown that Sam and Dean have a symbol at their chest to protect themselves from possession by deamons.

But in S08E02, it is shown that a deamon can burm the symbol and possess a person.

My question is, What is the whole purpose and sense of the seal at all.

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Best Answer

Actually a demon did not burn the symbol off, it was Nike (or a god like Nike). Yes the symbol can be destroyed, but we're not certain if it can be done by a demon or if only certain people (like the old gods) can do it.

If it CAN be burned off by anyone, it still would be somewhat hard to accomplish since the demon would have to get close to detroy the lock, then leave it's current body and posses its target.

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What does the tattoo in supernatural mean?

Anti-possession symbols are a method to ward off demonic possession. It features a pentagram, or endless knot, which is the reason why it protects those who wear this symbol. The only people known to have this symbol tattooed on their bodies are Sam and Dean Winchester and Sera Siege.

When did Sam and Dean get their anti-possession tattoos?

Following Sam's possession by Meg in 2.14 Born Under a Bad Sign, Bobby gives Sam and Dean each a charm amulet which features a symbol which will stop demonic possession. In 3.12 Jus in Bello, the boys reveal that they have had these anti-possession symbols tattooed on their chests.

Did Sam and Dean get tattoos?

The tattoos weren't always foolproof, but they certainly made for fun scenes of the boys showing off their ink. Sam and Dean got their anti-possession tattoos on their chests, so even a match of the mark wouldn't be identical to the show since the actors got the tattoos on their arms.

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