Object believed to contain certain magical impacts
For other uses, see Talisman (disambiguation).
The Talisman of Charlemagne, also a reliquary, said to have been found on his body when his tomb was opened
A talisman is any object ascribed with religious or magical powers intended to protect, heal, or harm individuals for whom they are made. Talismans are often portable objects carried on someone in a variety of ways, but can also be installed permanently in architecture. Talismans are closely linked with amulets, fulfilling many of the same roles, but a key difference is in their form and materiality, with talismans often taking the form of objects (e.g., clothing, weaponry, or parchment) which are inscribed with magic texts.[1]
Talismans have been used in many civilizations throughout history, with connections to astrological, scientific, and religious practices; but the theory around preparation and use has changed in some cultures with more recent, new age, talismanic theory. Talismans are used for a wide array of functions, such as: the personal protection of the wearer, loved ones or belongings, aiding in fertility, and helping crop production.
^Gruber, Christiane (2016). Power and Protection: Islamic Art and the Supernatural. Oxford: Ashmolean Museum. p. 33.
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