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  2. Omamori - Wikipedia

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    Omamori have changed over the years from being made mostly of paper and/or wood to being made out of a wide variety of materials (i.e. bumper decals, bicycle reflectors, credit cards, etc.). [3] Modern commercialism has also taken over a small part of the production of omamori. Usually this happens when more popular shrines and temples cannot ...

  3. O-mikuji - Wikipedia

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    An example of an omikuji of the Ganzan Daishi Hyakusen variant. On this sheet is written the 91st (第九十一) of 100 oracular quatrains, ranked "(regular) fortune" (吉, kichi) Votive talismans designed for the home; Ofuda, and Jingū taima when from Ise Jingu: Votive paper slips applied to the gates of shrines; Senjafuda

  4. Anglo-Saxon metrical charms - Wikipedia

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    This charm is supposed to rid a person of a wen, which is the Old English word for a cyst or skin blemish. A Journey Charm This charm's purpose is to ask God and other various Biblical figures to protect one on his or her journey. For a Swarm of Bees This charm, also known as The Old English Bee Charm, is meant to protect one from a swarm of bees.

  5. Against a dwarf - Wikipedia

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    It has been noted that several components of this charm suggest that it was old at the time of its recording, such as the use of the word "inspiden", which would have had no clear meaning at the time of writing, and a lack of an alliterating vowel where expected in line 5 of the galdor. [3]

  6. Sailors' superstitions - Wikipedia

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    Hot cross bun, with a piped cross made from flour paste, cut in two and toasted. English folklore includes many superstitions surrounding hot cross buns. If taken on a sea voyage, hot cross buns are said to protect against shipwreck. If hung in the galley, they are said to protect against fire and ensure that all breads turn out perfectly. The ...

  7. Suzu (bell) - Wikipedia

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    Suzu come in many sizes, ranging from tiny ones on good luck charms (called omamori (お守り)) to large ones at shrine entrances. Suzu are, however, classified as small bells, since big bells are referred to as kane. [1] The former is associated with Shinto and shrines while the latter is related to Buddhist temples and ceremonies. [1]

  8. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers ... - AOL

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    In today's puzzle, there are eight theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the bottom half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word:

  9. Ema (Shinto) - Wikipedia

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    Ema at Itsukushima Shrine. Ema (絵馬, lit. ' picture-horse ') are small wooden plaques, common to Japan, in which Shinto and Buddhist worshippers write prayers or wishes. Ema are left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits or gods) are believed to receive them.