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Amulet facts for kids

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An amulet is a special object that people believe can bring them good luck or keep them safe from harm. Think of it like a lucky charm! People have used amulets for thousands of years in many different cultures around the world.

Amulets can be all sorts of things. They might be beautiful gems, small statues, coins, drawings, pendants, or rings. Even parts of plants or animals can be used as amulets. Sometimes, even special words or phrases are thought to act like amulets, protecting people from bad things. For example, the Latin phrase vade retro satana means "go back, Satan" and was used to ward off evil.

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