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A supposed power bestowed on a person whereby his/her glance brings sickness, bad luck, calamity or death.

In witchcraft and black magic it is said that certain individuals have the power to cast evil spells or to project evil thought forms simply by looking at another person. The idea of this evil power is practically universal, and there exists in virtually every language an comparable term the boser Blick in German, malocchio in Italian, mauvais veil in French; and from the Latin fascinum, which was originally associated with the idea of binding, is derived the English 'fascinate', which was originally connected with such ideas as binding by means of diabolical powers or pact.

The fact of the evil eye has given rise to numerous protecting devices against it. These incorporate a wide range of magical signs and amulets, reflective surfaces, and, in particular, a number of obscene or phallic figures and amulets which are intended to ward off evil such as the corno, a curved horn, and the peculiar gesture involving a clenched hand with the thumb stuck through the middle and fourth fingers. Images of eyes are also used to avoid evil (see eye of horus), on the grounds of sympathetic magic, and many of the more ancient gems and symbols are designed with this in mind.

A belief in the Evil Eye is practically universal : it exists on nearly every (if not every) continent of the world. The belief's pervasiveness is evident by the number of different names used to describe it. Author Tobin Siebers offers a few:

In Greek, the evil eye is called baskania, from which the Latin words for the evil eye, fascinum and fascinatio, are said to derive. The Latin form recurs in the English word, "fascination," which directly referred to the evil eye until the seventeenth century. In the Spanish-speaking countries of South America, the evil eye is called mal de ojo, mal ojo, or simply ojo. In France, the term is mauvais oeil; in Haiti, mauvais jé, in Holland, booz blick; in Germany, böse Blick; in Poland, zte oko, in Corsica, innocchiatura; in Norway, skørtunge; in Ireland, droch-shuil; in Scotland, bad Ee, in Persian aghashi; in Arabic, 'ayn; in Hebrew, ayin hara, in Tunisia, 'ayn harsha; in Armenian, achk, gabuyt achk, pasternak; in China, ok ngan; and in Turkey, nazar. In Italy, the evil eye possess many names. It is generally called malocchio, but in Tuscany and southern Italy it may be referred to as affascinamento or jettatura.

Apotropaic amulet for the evil eye (aesthetically speaking, of course) is the hand symbol common to Jewish and Muslim belief. "Mashallah" which is translated as an Arabic term meaning "may God preserve you from the evil eye". The symbol is known as the hamsa hand or hand of Fatima in Arabic/Muslim culture, the hamesh hand or hand of Miriam in Hebrew Jewish culture. I take a certain wry hope from the fact that the two cultures turn to the same source for protection from evil, as a trope of their many underlying similarities.

An object, image, drawing or inscription imbued with magical properties to ward off the evil eye or evil; also worn to bring good luck as a kind of mascot or lucky charm. Simple amulets are objects which have an odd shape or color that catches the eye, or are very rare, such as a four leaf clover.

Amulets are often worn around the neck or as rings, especially in the form of jewelry. Virtually anything can become an amulet, depending on the different beliefs in different cultures. Some are designs or symbols on buildings, holy places and tombs. Semiprecious stones were particularly common as amulets, as were eyes; the best-known eye amulet being the ancient Egyptian Eye of Horus. Organic amulets, such as fruit, vegetables, berries, nuts and plants are also common in certain parts of the world, as in the use of garlic to ward off vampires. Various metals are also commonly ascribed amuletic powers against evil, for instance, iron is universally believed to guard against demons and witches.

Specially prepared objects of stone, metal, wood, parchment and so on inscribed with magical signs, characters or drawings. Once endowed with magical properties, the object is believed to bring the owner good luck, success, health and virility.

The power of a talisman can derive from nature, directly from God, or from a magical ritual, such as those described in the grimoires, textbooks of ceremonial magic.

Magical formula used by the Gnostics to invoke the aid of benevolent spirits to ward off disease and affliction.

An object, image, drawing or inscription imbued with magical properties to ward off the evil eye or evil; also worn to bring good luck as a kind of mascot or lucky charm.

The conscious use of supernatural powers for the exercise of evil, the perversion of white magic. In occult lore white magic is concerned with expanding consciousness and improving the common good.

Magical formula or incantation , spoken or sung, for the purpose of securing blessing, good fortune, or immunity from evil.

The opposite of good. What hinders the realization of the good. Wickedness; wicked; arising from or caused by real or supposed wickedness.

A supposed power bestowed on a person whereby his/her glance brings sickness, bad luck, calamity or death.

The highly stylized eye of the falcon-headed solar and sky god Horus (the Latin version of Her), which is associated with regeneration, health, and prosperity.

The symbol or design known in Islamic societies as the Hand of Fatima and in Jewish lore as the Hand of Miriam, or in both as "Khamsa", from the Arabic words for "five",

Inanimate object believed to possess some magical power. The fetish may be a natural thing, such as a stone, a feather, a shell, or the claw of an animal, or it may be artificial, such as carvings in wood.

The horseshoe is considered very lucky and used to be hung in many homes to protect and attract good fortune for the family residing inside.

The use of a certain ritual action to bring about the intervention of a supernatural force, either in human affairs or in the natural environment, for a specific purpose.

An irrational belief or practice resulting from ignorance or fear of the unknown. The validity of superstitions is based on belief in the power of magic and witchcraft and in such invisible forces as spirits and demons.