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Pages in category "Objects believed to protect from evil" The following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The following is a list of symbols associated with the occult. [1] This list shares a number of entries with the list of alchemical symbols as well as the list of sigils of demons . This list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items .
Armanen runes, runes created by the Nazi occultist Guido von List, which he claimed to represent a series of alleged Aryan mythical kings; Armomancy, divination through a person's arm or shoulders; Ascendant (astrology) Ascended master; Aspidomancy; Astragalomancy; Astragyromancy, divination by dice or characters marked for special purposes
In Native American Ojibwa culture the human mind was believed to be susceptible to dark spirits, when the mind is weakest (I.e. asleep) and would give bad dreams. In defense the men and women would weave dream catchers. These talismans would let the good dream spirits through, whilst trapping the bad spirits in the pattern. [14] [15] Fish
The following table lists spirits whose titles show up in these grimoires for evocation ritual purposes. The list does not include all Enochian angels. This literature-related list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items .
Eyes were often painted to ward off the evil eye. An exaggerated apotropaic eye or a pair of eyes were painted on Greek drinking vessels called kylikes from the 6th century BCE up until the end of the end of the classical period. The exaggerated eyes may have been intended to prevent evil spirits from entering the mouth while drinking.
Spiritual warfare is the Christian concept of taking a stand against preternatural evil forces. It is based on the belief in evil spirits which are able to intervene in human affairs. Various Christian groups have adopted practices to repel such forces, as based on their doctrine of Christian demonology.
The Act's full title was An Act against Conjuration, Witchcraft and dealing with evil and wicked spirits, (1 Jas. 1. c. 12). [15] It was this statute that was enforced by Matthew Hopkins, the self-styled Witch-Finder General.