Amulet
noun
A small object that is worn or carried for protection or luck.
She wore an amulet to protect herself from negative energy.
Often appears as...
- wear an amulet
- amulet for protection
noun
An ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.
The ancient Egyptians often wore amulets to ward off disease.
Often appears as...
- ancient amulet
- amulet against disease
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Historical
noun
A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.
In ancient times, amulets were commonly worn by individuals to ward off the Evil Eye.
Often appears as...
- ancient amulet
- magical amulet
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A small object that is worn or carried for protection or luck.
She wore an amulet to protect herself from negative energy.
Often appears as...
- wear an amulet
- amulet for protection
noun
An ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.
The ancient Egyptians often wore amulets to ward off disease.
Often appears as...
- ancient amulet
- amulet against disease
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.
In ancient times, amulets were commonly worn by individuals to ward off the Evil Eye.
Often appears as...
- ancient amulet
- magical amulet
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Amulets can reflect beliefs and traditions of different cultures, often carrying historical significance.
Native American amulets often include symbols like animals or feathers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Jewelry
While amulets can be decorative, their main purpose is protection rather than fashion.
His amulet is a plain stone, valued for its perceived power, not its looks.
Pro Tip 3/3Material Matters
The materials of amulets can vary widely, including metal, stone, or organic substances.
Her jade amulet is said to bring good health.
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The Egyptian Book of the...
the seat of emotion, memory, and intelligence. It's then stuffed with a salt called natron and wrapped in resin-soaked linen. In addition, the wrappings are woven with charms for protection and topped with a heart scarab amulet that will prove important later on.
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Tutankhamun's True...
who arose from the dead to live again as king of the afterlife. Ancient Egyptians painted the symbol on the bottom of coffins and wrapped the mummy with djed amulets
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Chaos and Pharaoh PIPE Nile...
all except the heart but which is placed a scarab amulet this will be crucially important later
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The Egyptian Book of the...
the seat of emotion, memory, and intelligence. It's then stuffed with a salt called natron and wrapped in resin-soaked linen. In addition, the wrappings are woven with charms for protection and topped with a heart scarab amulet that will prove important later on.
Video examples
Tutankhamun's True...
who arose from the dead to live again as king of the afterlife. Ancient Egyptians painted the symbol on the bottom of coffins and wrapped the mummy with djed amulets
Video examples
Chaos and Pharaoh PIPE Nile...
all except the heart but which is placed a scarab amulet this will be crucially important later
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Quote examples
Lucy Alibar
American Writer
My grandmother had six kids - one died as an infant - and she was dirt-poor, and all her kids got an education. And my mom grew up poor. And they both worked so hard and cultivated so much of their own happiness. I wanted to have that like an amulet. Not like armor, but like a magic feather. Like Dumbo's magic feather.
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Carly Pope
Canadian Actress
I kind of see myself as a cartoon that's on its way to becoming a real person that has to find that special amulet or mushroom to get to that next realm or level. I don't feel like anything is that tangible. It freaks me out, why I feel unhappy or conflicted and why that can change on a dime.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
American Journalist
To Trump, whiteness is neither notional nor symbolic but the very core of his power. In this, Trump is not singular. But whereas his forebears carried whiteness like an ancestral talisman, Trump cracked the glowing amulet open, releasing its eldritch energies.
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Lucy Alibar
American Writer
My grandmother had six kids - one died as an infant - and she was dirt-poor, and all her kids got an education. And my mom grew up poor. And they both worked so hard and cultivated so much of their own happiness. I wanted to have that like an amulet. Not like armor, but like a magic feather. Like Dumbo's magic feather.
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Carly Pope
Canadian Actress
I kind of see myself as a cartoon that's on its way to becoming a real person that has to find that special amulet or mushroom to get to that next realm or level. I don't feel like anything is that tangible. It freaks me out, why I feel unhappy or conflicted and why that can change on a dime.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
American Journalist
To Trump, whiteness is neither notional nor symbolic but the very core of his power. In this, Trump is not singular. But whereas his forebears carried whiteness like an ancestral talisman, Trump cracked the glowing amulet open, releasing its eldritch energies.
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