Magic Amulets:
Near East Shell In the Near East they might use a shell as an amulet which bears an inscription in Arabic. Usually made from the mother of pearl part of the shell which shows the purity of its color and adds to its magical power to drive away evil. The inscription is a magical script. The script might ask for good fortune, or in a fisherman's case might ask for a good catch. Arab Broach Most arab broaches were made from gold and were usually made in the 19th century. They depicted the sun and the moon and were fringed with sparkling stones - to counteract dark magic Indian Necklace Most Indian necklace Amulets are the meeting of magic and religion, they bear the image of the elephant god, Ganesha. Ethiopian Necklace In Ethiopia fertility amulets are worn by the Galla people to ensure the health and successful breeding of their herds - proving the survival of their pagan traditions despite the predominance of the Christian faith. Cloth A cloth amulet pouch would have been worn next to the skin, so the wearer would feel it as he walked and could be constantly reminded of its magical contents. Happiness Necklace A happiness necklace amulet from Palestine was blessed by a holy man. Its colorful beads bring good cheer as well as attract good fortune for the wearer. Happiness Necklace A happiness necklace amulet from Palestine was blessed by a holy man. Its colorful beads bring good cheer as well as attract good fortune for the wearer. Pomander The pomander is in many cases made out of gold and silver and each part of the pomander was filled with special herbs to protect against the disease known as the Black Death which killed millions in the 14th Century. Each branch of the pomander is engraved with a herb and in each branch a certain amount of the herb is placed Pyramid Pendant This pendant comes from Asia Minor in the magically potent shape of the pyramid which points to the gods. The color scheme expresses the opposition of light for good and dark for evil (meaning black and white). Shell Fish Pendant The Shell Fish pendant was worn by people to protect them against the evil eye whether it be the harmful glance of an enemy or that of a stranger possessed of evil magic. Amulet Box The Amulet box was usually made to be elegant and impressive and they would have held talismanic papers with special inscriptions, perhaps from sacred Buddhist texts. Created by: Midniht Magickal Storm For Witches Circle of Brew Web Design by: ©Mgrant Design [Page2] [Page 3] |