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Unseen Guidance • Evil eye rings
Unseen Guidance • Evil eye rings
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The Evil eye: Protection
This amulet protects the person wearing it from evil spirits & bad luck. The Evil Eye stares back at the world to cast off the evil others cast upon you & returns every ill intention back to the sender 10 fold, keeping you safe from harm. May no weapons formed against you prosper🧿
•Chakra: Third eye
•polish frequently to retain shine
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Cultural Beliefs:
The belief in the evil eye is found in cultures across the world. It is prevalent in countries like Greece, Turkey, Italy, India, Spain, Latin America, & is also a feature of Jewish, Islamic, Hindu, and Christian traditions. In these regions, people ward off the evil eye using amulets like the Hamsa or blue Nazar beads, performing rituals, or using specific phrases and objects.
Origins and Spread: The concept of the evil eye originated in Ancient Greece and Rome, where it was believed that a malicious stare could bring harm & bad luck. Over time, the belief spread through migration and cultural exchange into various societies, including the Middle East, the Balkans, Central and South Asia, & parts of Africa. The belief is ancient and widespread, with names like the Turkish "Nazar," the Greek "Mati," the Italian "Malocchio," and the Spanish "Mal de Ojo". The evil eye is strong in Greece, Turkey, Italy, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, and Malta
Greece: In Greek, the evil eye or Nazar is referred to as máti. The appearance of the evil eye was first witnessed as an Apotropaic Magic in Greece in 6th BC on the antique glasses known as "Eye Cups" at the time of Greek Civilization.
The mention of Evil Eye was also found in ancient Greek literature. All the Greek communities hold a strong belief in the evil eye curse & its impacts.
India/Hindu : Buri Nazar, Kurdishti, and Karikannu are terms used in Indian culture to describe the curse, particularly feared for children and newborns.
South Asia: It is found in India and Pakistan, where it's called "nazar" or "drishti”
Europe: Beliefs exist in parts of Eastern Europe, the balkans, and countries like Bulgaria and Macedonia
Latin America & Caribbean: The concept of "mal de ojo" is present in may parts of Latin America
Buddhism: Some Buddhists also believe in Evil eye amulets and jewelry to ward off the evil eye curse. They believe in spirituality and positive thinking, and according to them, the sacred evil eye protection charm & Hamsa Hand offers positive energy to counteract the dark powers.
Israel: In Judaism or Hebrews, the evil eye is known as "ayin ha’ra". According to the Jewish superstition, the evil eye curse is powerful to bewitch or harm something/someone by just merely putting a glance on it. The "ayin ha’ra" term is also used to represent evil intentions or inclinations. The term is found in many places in the Talmud and Jewish law.
Religious traditions: The evil eye is woven into major religions like Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Christianity
Amulets and Charms:
The most famous protection is the "Nazar Boncugu" or Turkish Eye Bead, a blue-eyed symbol believed to stare back and neutralize bad vibes. Other popular forms include the hand-shaped Hamsa
