Amulet
Amulets are protective objects worn to ward off illness or danger. The Greeks called them phylakteria (φυλακτήρια), while in the Orient they were known as talismans. These objects could take various forms: whimsical images (like the scarab in ancient Egypt), pieces of parchment, copper, tin, silver, or specific stones inscribed with characters or hieroglyphs. This … Read more