talisman
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[edit] Etymology
French talisman partly from Arabic طلسم (ʈílasm), from Ancient Greek τέλεσμα (telesma, “payment”); and partly directly from Byzantine Greek τέλεσμα (“talisman, religious rite, completion”), from τελέω (“to perform religious rites, to complete”), from τέλος (“end, fulfillment, accomplishment, consummation, completion”).
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talisman (plural talismans)
- A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, evil spirits and/or the supernatural. Like an amulet or other charm, a talisman protects, but also confers the wearer with a boon of some kind, (such as good luck, good health, power(s) etc.)
- 1997 — John Peel, War of the Daleks, ch. 10 p. 233
- She kept low, clutching the rifle she'd taken as though it were a magic talisman, as if it would somehow protect her even though she didn't fire it.
- 1916 — Frank Baum, Rinkitink in Oz, ch. 1
- I have in my possession three Magic Talismans, which I have ever guarded with utmost care, keeping the knowledge of their existence from anyone else.
- 1997 — John Peel, War of the Daleks, ch. 10 p. 233
[edit] Derived terms
- talismen (non-standard plural)
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magical protective charms
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An amulet from the Black Pullet grimoire.
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Ancient Egyptian ibis-headed Thoth amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII, c. 1539-1292 BC.
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Drawing of clay amulet unearthed near Tartaria, Romania.
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A crucifix, considered in Christian tradition as a defense against demons.
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talisman m. (Cyrillic spelling талисман)
