Middle East talismans

talismans used in ancient Egypt

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The larger part of the talismans used in ancient Egypt represented some living creature. The most usual type is the bull’s head, which was cut from carnelian, hematite, amazon stone, lapis lazuli, […]

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European talismans

Amulets in Russia

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In southern Russia amulets enjoy high power both among Jews and Christians. Especially are they valued for the protection of children and for the cure of their diseases. An imitation wolf’s-tooth, made […]

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Spells

Spell to stop gossip

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First you make a doll of this person and while you sew up the dolls lips you chant “If nothing but ill from your lips can fall, then let there be nothing […]

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Spells

Health spell

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fold these in a velvet cloth… leaves of tea flowers of lavender ginger salt clove and camphor tie it up with a scarlet thread. keep it beside your bed at night. Breathe […]

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Spells

Spells for protection

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“By the dragons light, on this (month) night, I call to thee to give me your might, by the power of three, I conjure thee, to protect all that, surrounds me, so […]

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Middle East talismans

Egyptian talismans

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Here are some talismans, which were often used as jewelry in ancient Egypt. The first is the Wedjat eye of Horus, sometimes called the eye of Ra. It was Horus’ healed eye. […]

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Asian talismans

Famous Thai talismans – CHUCHOK

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You can ask for fortune, wealth, a beautiful wife, and unexpected richness from the talisman known as Chuchok’s idol. Chuchok is thought by many Thais to be one of the very best […]

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African talismans

African talisman – general facts

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The talismans of the Akan people in Ghana are called bansuri. The Hausa and Yoruba people of Nigeria make tira, Afro Brazilians make patua, Bakongo peoples in the Congo make minkisi, and […]

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Middle East talismans

Seal of Solomon

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In Medieval Jewish, Islamic and Christian legends, the Seal of Solomon was a magical signet ring said to have been possessed by King Solomon, which variously gave him the power to command […]

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