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This is a common element in folklore mostly in the
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indo-European tradition. The Evil Eye is
a curse put upon someone, either intentionally or unintentionally. Some
cultures believe that some people have the ability to bestow a curse on
victims by their malevolent gaze. Alternately, the “Evil Eye” can be
unintentional, simply implying that someone’s gaze was focused on their
“victim” too long. The term “to covet” in the Tenth Commandment also
refers to casting an evil eye along with simple desire or envy.
To ward off evil eyes, talismans evolved that were
protective, they were able to turn back harm. There are many of these.
Middle Eastern tradition makes use of discs, with concentric blue and
white circles that turn back harm. The Italians believe phallic symbols
are talismans, thus evolved the cornicello or cornetto.
In an effort to protect and bounce back intended or
unintended evil, a group of necklaces with talismans of different kinds
are being presented. |
