For many, many centuries,
mankind wore amulets to
guard against evil. Sometimes
these amulets followed them
to the grave, to afford
protection in the afterlife.
The actual word 'amulet' is
derived from a Latin word
meaning 'a method of
defense'. Some 'amulets' were
actually used as medicines,
while others symbolized
medical protection of some
kind.
There were also
amulets
to protect the wearers against
other problems in their lives.
Often an amulet consists of
any object intended to bring
good luck and or protection to
its owner. Potential amulets
include:
gems or simple stones,
statues, coins, drawings,
pendants, rings, plants,
animals, etc.