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A nazar, an Iranian amulet to ward off the evil eye
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Djed, wadj, and figures of gods; amulets made of Egyptian faience. Egyptian – Group of 16 Amulets Strung as a Necklace – Walters 481685-1699 – View A.jpg
Created: between circa 600 and circa 500 BC (Late Period)
This group of amulets were strung in modern times to a necklace that follows the order of an amulet necklace found on a mummy in the Faiyum. On this string are 8 “djed” pillars (symbols of Osiris), Thoth, figures of Horus, two figures of Re, a “wadj” (papyrus scepter, symbolizing resurrection), Nephthys, and Khnum. The combination of amulets without an amulet of Isis and only one “wadj” makes it likely that these amulets come from a larger context such as a mummy net or amulet ensemble of a deceased, and not from a single necklace. Wiki
Amulet, amber, with ear of wheat, Roman period (69-96 AD)
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
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A selection of omamori, Japanese amulets
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Chai pendant (modern)
Yehoshuapinto – Own work
Jewish Life Pendant Called Hai or Chai is a good luck charm and viewed at ahuva.com. Can be found and purchased at http://www.ahuva.com/
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Examples of Hand of Miriam in contemporary Israel
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Collection of khamsa bought in Israel in May 2012
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Protective neckband worn on a boy’s Brit Milah to protect him from demons and the evil eye. 1944, Basel, in the Jewish Museum of Switzerland’s collection.
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In Southern Germany, Alsace and areas of Switzerland, young Jewish boys wore textile neckbands or collars for their brit milah. Coins or coral stones on these neckbands were meant to distract the evil eye away from the boys, thus serving as a form of protection. This practice continued until the early 20th century. These neckbands were also worn by pregnant or birthing women to prevent miscarriage and protect a new-born child. Object number: JMS 1731 Photographer: Dieter Hofer
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A pendant crucifix, considered in Christian tradition as a defense against demons, as the holy sign of Christ’s victory over every evil
The Swedish History Museum, Stockholm from Sweden – Pendant, crucifix
Pendant, crucifix. Silver. The pendant is considered to be the oldest known crucifix in present-day Sweden. Grave find, Björkö, Adelsö, Uppland, Sweden.
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Berber hamsa or “Hand of Fatima” amulet in silver, Morocco, early 20th century.
Photo: Andreas Praefcke – Self-photographed
Tropenmuseum Amsterdam „Hand of Fatima“ (Khamsa) amulet, silver alloy, Berbers, Morrocco beginning 20th century
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A cross necklace
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Edelstahlkreuz am Halsband
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Amulet from Rajasthan, depicting the Hindu goddess Durga
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Amulet from Rajasthan. Female figure with trident and severed head indicates that it symbolizes Durga.
Ancient Roman amulet from Pompeii in the form of a phallus
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A mezuzah
Judaic ornament posted on the dopr of jewish homes and buildings
A mezuzah from Macedonia
PretoriaTravel – Own work
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Nazar folklore Iranian beliefs:This will protect against the “Evil eye”
Alborz Fallah at English Wikipedia
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Talisman, made of wolf skin, wool, mirrors, feathers, buttons and a brass bell
This wolf hide talisman was Julius
Williams’ wéyekin or personal medicine. It is made from a “cased” whole wolf skin minus its legs. It was passed down to Julian Williams who added the feather rosettes. A hand hold of buckskin runs through the nose openings as a means to carry the talisman during dances or ceremonies. Wolf power is highly desired among the Nez Perce because of warrior skill, courage and hunting prowess. Wolf skin (Canis lupus), wool, mirrors, feathers, buttons, brass bell.
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The Talisman of Charlemagne, also a reliquary, said to have been found on his body when his tomb was opened
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Christian talisman (Breverl), 18th century
Wolfgang Sauber – Own work
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Islamic talisman engraved with a quote from the Quran, 7th or 8th century AD
Khalili Collections
Polygonal talisman inscribed with micro-calligraphy, 17th century India
Khalili Collections
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Afro-Surinamese Winti amulet consisting of eight pendants made of awara kernel
Tropenmuseum, part of the National Museum of World Cultures
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Ancient Egyptian Taweret amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, c. 1539–1292 BC
One dead president, David Liam Moran
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Omamori amulet from a Shinto shrine in Kumamoto, Japan
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