amulet

This wartime amulet is apotropaic art, attempting to deflect the gamble with death.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Tom quickly learns that his granny is the guardian of the Phoenix, a powerful amulet which, in the right hands, maintains the good in the universe, but in the wrong hands will destroy humanity.

From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2024

He said the wearing of the necklace did not “put a damper on the scares” of those not wearing the amulet, a concern of some patrons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023

Mr Marshall said there was no evidence of wear on the comb teeth, suggesting it was never used as a functional item but the circular hole may have meant it was worm as an amulet.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2023

And worry wouldn’t change the bloodred color that now glittered from Seven’s amulet.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

The gift shop overflowed with people buying beaded bracelets and amulets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

In addition to three planes valued at more than $21 million, Anutin's declared assets as of December included two boats, several luxury cars and two-dozen amulets worth about $2.8 million, according to official disclosures.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

James showed the BBC the amulets, which were made of fowl feathers, animal skins and herbs, covered in leather and cloth.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024

The clothes feature Sombreuil’s artwork — amulets, angels, demons and more — on thermals, cut-out dresses and jeans, fitting squarely in Heaven’s irreverent, cheeky universe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2023

“Besides, I know exactly where to find him. Whenever the crew comes across anything that looks old or strange or kabbalistic—books, amulets, papers—he takes them off our hands. Pays a damn good price, too.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros