Lucy Alibar

My grandmother had six kids - one died as an infant - and she was dirt-poor, and all her kids got an education. And my mom grew up poor. And they both worked so hard and cultivated so much of their own happiness. I wanted to have that like an amulet. Not like armor, but like a magic feather. Like Dumbo's magic feather.

American Writer

Carly Pope

I kind of see myself as a cartoon that's on its way to becoming a real person that has to find that special amulet or mushroom to get to that next realm or level. I don't feel like anything is that tangible. It freaks me out, why I feel unhappy or conflicted and why that can change on a dime.

Canadian Actress

Ta-Nehisi Coates

To Trump, whiteness is neither notional nor symbolic but the very core of his power. In this, Trump is not singular. But whereas his forebears carried whiteness like an ancestral talisman, Trump cracked the glowing amulet open, releasing its eldritch energies.

American Journalist

Amulets can reflect beliefs and traditions of different cultures, often carrying historical significance.

Cultural Significance

While amulets can be decorative, their main purpose is protection rather than fashion.

Not Just Jewelry

The materials of amulets can vary widely, including metal, stone, or organic substances.

Material Matters

Understanding the era and origin can add depth to the amulet's meaning and use.

Historical Context

Amulets are often associated with warding off evil, not just general bad luck.

Evil Prevention

What an amulet is believed to protect against can differ from one culture to another.

Superstitions Vary

Amulets are rooted in magical or spiritual beliefs, rather than scientific evidence.

Magic Over Science

Remember that not all cultures see amulets as supernatural; respect their symbolic value.

Avoid Misinterpretation

The design of an amulet can symbolize its intended protective power or purpose.

Symbolic Designs

 the seat of emotion, memory, and intelligence. It's then stuffed with a salt called natron and wrapped in resin-soaked linen. In addition, the wrappings are woven with charms for protection and topped with a heart scarab amulet that will prove important later on.

The Egyptian Book of the...

 who arose from the dead to live again as king of the afterlife. Ancient Egyptians painted the symbol on the bottom of coffins and wrapped the mummy with djed amulets

Tutankhamun's True...

 all except the heart but which is placed a scarab amulet this will be crucially important later