Talisman

Modern textile talisman. Modern textile talisman.

A talisman (late Greek: τέλεσμα) is any object (with or without an inscription or images) that is alleged to bring luck or other benefits to its owner and/or wearer.

See also: amulet.

Source: Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: 'Talisman'.

Digital source illustration (retrieved 18 June 2016).

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