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A talisman used to protect one from the evil eye.

A talisman is an amulet or other object considered to possess supernatural or magical powers. A talisman can have protective properties, turning away harmful or evil influences. It is a very sacred object said to give protection and good luck.

It is also said that when making an talisman the person intending to use it must craft it.

Images for kids

  • Talisman de Charlemagne Tau

    The Talisman of Charlemagne, also a reliquary, said to have been found on his body when his tomb was opened

  • OHM - Breverl

    Christian talisman (Breverl), 18th century

  • Seal of solomon simple

    Seal of Solomon

  • Talismanic Scroll at the Met

    Talismanic Scroll

  • The Citadel of Aleppo (7680986374)

    The Serpent's Gate

  • Shah Jahan and his son, Dara Shikoh, c17th century

    The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan leading the Mughal Army. In the upper left, war elephants bear emblems of the legendary Zulfiqar.

  • COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Katoenen banier met Arabische kalligrafie TMnr 5663-1

    A flag from Cirebon with the Zulfiqar and Ali represented as a lion (dated to the late 18th or the 19th century).

  • Türkei Seidenfahne makffm

    An early 19th century flag of Ottoman Zulfiqar.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Talismán para niños

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