A small object, often worn as jewelry, that people believe protects them from harm, bad luck, or evil. It can be made from many materials, like metal, stone, or bone.
From Latin *amuletum*, a word of uncertain origin, used for charms believed to protect against trouble. It may be related to roots meaning “to ward off” or “to carry away.”
Across cultures and centuries, people have trusted amulets more than laws or locks to keep them safe. The object itself is ordinary; the belief is extraordinary. It’s a physical bookmark for invisible hopes and fears.
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