Difference between revisions of "Talisman"
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== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_182984" /> == | == Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_182984" /> == | ||
<p> (1): (n.) A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence. </p> <p> (2): (n.) Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases. </p> | <p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases. </p> | ||
== The Nuttall Encyclopedia <ref name="term_80613" /> == | == The Nuttall Encyclopedia <ref name="term_80613" /> == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:05, 15 October 2021
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( n.) A magical figure cut or engraved under certain superstitious observances of the configuration of the heavens, to which wonderful effects are ascribed; the seal, figure, character, or image, of a heavenly sign, constellation, or planet, engraved on a sympathetic stone, or on a metal corresponding to the star, in order to receive its influence.
(2): ( n.) Hence, something that produces extraordinary effects, esp. in averting or repelling evil; an amulet; a charm; as, a talisman to avert diseases.
The Nuttall Encyclopedia [2]
A magical figure of an astrological nature carved on a stone or piece of metal under certain superstitious observances, to which certain wonderful effects are ascribed; is of the nature of a charm to avert evil.
