Concept in Definition ABC
Miscellanea / / July 04, 2021
By Florencia Ucha, in Aug. 2015
The talisman is an object, a figure or a picture to which both virtues and some supernatural power are attributed. Of course, those who attribute this power to talismans believe in superstition, that is, that there are people who are capable of doing us harm or harm and to counteract their actions we need the talisman.
It is common for people to use talismans with the idea of warding off evil spirits, or the bad waves that they suppose stalk them and with them effectively protect themselves from them.
Since ancient times the humanity makes use of the talisman to just attract good luck and drive away from his environment evil spirits.
The talisman works if it has been invested as such by its creator
Talismans are usually gemstones made from materials such as gold and silver and can be arranged in a singularIn any case, talismans of another type are not ruled out, such as the four-leaf clover, the horseshoe or the rabbit's foot.
It should be noted that the functioning
Although there are some fine differences between the two, the concept of a talisman is often used interchangeably with that of an amulet.
By case it is that talismans and amulets are usually associated with good luck and that is why the people who is superstitious always carries one in her purse or purse to ward off any evil or danger.
Without superstition present, little work will be done to make the talismans, but of course, if there is, they will be very important for that person and anyone. lost or unpleasant situation with them will be believed to be a very bad omen.
The most recognized talismans: elephants, horseshoes, rabbit's foot, four-leaf clover ...
We have already named some popular talismans above lines: rabbit's foot, horseshoe, and four-leaf clover, but there are many more also in use. extended, such is the case of the elephant that is believed to attract success and good fortune and should be placed the trunk pointing to the entrance door to the home. The bells also have the same and they must be squeaked to ward off bad waves from the place.
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