protection charm

Magical safety object

A protection charm is an object or spoken formula believed to ward off harm, evil, or misfortune.

The term appears in folklore, fantasy literature, and games like Harry Potter and Dungeons & Dragons: She wore a protection charm against the evil eye.

In magical traditions, such charms might be amulets, talismans, or incantations meant to shield the bearer from danger or negative energy.

Related

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Opposites
magical intent

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Invoked harm through words

hex · jinx · evil eye · cursed object · death curse

effect on bearer/target

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Sign predicting misfortune

monkey's paw · harbinger · Hope Diamond

defensive mechanism type

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Protective combat covering

body armor · shield · bulletproof vest · weapon · helmet

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G