evil eye charm

Ward against curses

An evil eye charm is an amulet believed to protect against malevolent glares thought to cause misfortune.

The most common form is a blue eye-shaped bead, widespread in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures.

People wear them as jewelry or hang them in homes and cars: She bought an evil eye charm at the Turkish bazaar.

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blue · glass · glass bead · bead · Turkish · Greek · superstition · old wives tale · ward · jealousy · envy · hamsa · hand · Mediterranean · pendant · gaze · malice · bad luck

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Invoked harm through words

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Harm-dealing gaze, supposedly

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Mounted recording device

door lock · pepper spray · insurance policy · smoke detector · seatbelt

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G