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Since ancient civilizations, humanity has crafted and preserved talismans, amulets, and lucky charms designed to attract luck, ward off misfortune, or protect their wearer. Some have even belonged to famous historical figures. The one shown on the cover is said, according to tradition, to have belonged to Charlemagne.
Objects of protection, sources of beneficial influence, or true companions of fate, the most famous and renowned talismans are gathered in this work. The reader discovers their origins, uses, symbols, and how they were employed throughout the centuries.
What powers were attributed to them? How were they made? In what way did they affect the wearer? Which models were considered the most feared or sought after? This book offers a deep dive into the fascinating world of traditional talismans to better understand their role in the history of protective and lucky charm practices.
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- Author: Angel Adams
- Publication date: February 2014
- Size: 11.5cm x 18cm
- Weight: 129g
- ISBN: 978-2-85090-255-0
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Since the oldest civilizations, talismans, amulets, and lucky charms have accompanied humanity in areas related to protection, luck, and warding off misfortune. This work gathers some of the most well-known and renowned models, exploring their history, symbols, and uses over the centuries. The talisman shown on the cover is said, according to tradition, to have even belonged to Charlemagne, further reinforcing the place of these objects in historical and popular imagination.
An exploration of uses and protective symbols
The book reviews the functions attributed to talismans across different eras and traditions. It shows how these objects served to attract luck, protect their wearer, or act as support in the face of difficulties. Each chapter allows the reader to discover the materials used, the symbols engraved or worn, as well as the methods of making and consecration that gave them their particular reputation. The work also covers the most sought-after models and those considered the most powerful or feared.
A journey through the history of protective practices
Through this study, the reader discovers the role played by talismans in popular, religious, and occult practices. The text questions how these objects were perceived and used, as well as the influence attributed to them on fate and daily life. Accessible and rich in historical references, this book offers a fascinating dive into the world of traditional talismans and ancient protective practices.
Angel Adams is a French author specializing in spiritual traditions, intercessory prayers, religious protections, and popular ritual practices. Since the early 2000s, she has published numerous works dedicated to protective saints, novenas, blessings, talismans, holy water, as well as ancient protection practices from Christian and Caribbean traditions. Her editorial work focuses on a practical and accessible approach centered on the use of prayers, invocations, and rituals passed down in popular traditions. Several of her books also address spiritual protections, holy figures such as Saint Michael, Saint Benedict, Saint Rita, or Saint Expeditus, as well as religious defense objects and sacramentals.
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