Amulets – Are objects imbued with magical protective properties,
warding off bad luck, loss, illness, evil and curses. They are
used to ensure a happy, healthy, prosperous life, and for
protection during rituals, and magic work. The ancient humans
used amulets to protect them from evil spirits, believing all
things to be controlled by the invisible forces of good and
evil. Amulets to begin with were natural objects that were
unusual shapes or colours, with natural magical properties
inherent, but as time went by amulets became more diverse.
Different cultures had their unique ways of fashioning them,
they were made into symbols, animal shapes, seals, rings and
plaques, and were imbued with magical powers through
inscriptions, spells and rituals. Amulet comes from the Latin
word amuletum “means of defense,” amulets with inscriptions are
also referred to as charms, an amulet can be worn anywhere on
the body, but typically it is worn around the neck. An amulet is
used when spell casting, to protect individuals,