amulet

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

As master of disguise, Zandrya takes a different form each time she appears in an episode — the better to fool Sofia and get her hands on the magic amulet.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 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

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

In her hand lay a coin-size gold amulet on a delicate chain.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

In January, Sudanese authorities showed off a haul of some 570 items taken from the national museum, including scarab-shaped amulets, along with ancient vases and figurines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

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

Again, many other jihadists reject the use of amulets, believing them to be contrary to the teachings of Islam.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024

“You could have had my fingers for Fate amulets, right? Could have had my gold and my finger bones, too.”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi