Talisman

A talisman ( from the late Greek Greek τέλεσμα - Greek τελέω from the verb, accomplish, fulfill ' - about the Arab طلسم / ṭilasm /, magic picture ' - plural ṭilasmāt or ṭalāsim ) is a small object, often an image of metal or stone, is supposed to bring good luck in general. Thus it differs from the amulet that is also used to keep away from dangers and to protect against diseases or harmful magical powers. The Talisman is worn on the clothing or attached to houses and apartments.

The origins of the talisman are in the mythological ideas in ancient Mesopotamia. Talismans were especially in Babylon and Nineveh in use where no building allowed the protective screen are missing. Most of them presented a hybrid form between God, man and animal dar. Even in the Arab tales of talisman plays an important role. Similar items were the scarab of the Egyptians, the Abraxasgemme of the Gnostics, the mandrake and the Allermannsharnisch the Middle Ages, the Victory Stone of Sage Wieland and the amulet usually described with magic signs and sayings. One of the widespread talismans of the Chinese cultural circle counts the Ruyi scepter.

Despite the generally negative attitude of different religions towards talismans they have obtained, for example, in the form of the rabbit's foot, the four-leaf clover, the horseshoe or the lucky penny today. A talisman can be an object of great emotional value.

A special feature is the constancy over time, with a talisman designed to exert its effect - in contrast to simple good luck charm, which often plays only a selective function. A talisman is elected by its users in terms of its expected future effect themselves and taken possession, a simple good luck charm, however, is not as closely connected to the receiver of happiness and can also be interpreted in retrospect as such. Something or someone has then allegedly brought in a situation of luck.

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