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An ancient symbol of the Jewish faith, also found on the Seal of Solomon. Icelandic magical staves: Icelandic magic: Sigils created with magical powers by the Icelandic people. Pictured is the stave known as Ægishjálmur. I'itoi: Uto-Aztecan O'odham peoples of Arizona
Magical alphabets have deep roots in ancient civilizations. In ancient Egypt, hieroglyphs were not only a means of communication but also an integral part of magical practices. These symbols were believed to possess protective and transformative powers, particularly when used in rituals, amulets, and tomb inscriptions. [4]
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A sigil (/ ˈ s ɪ dʒ ɪ l /) [1] is a type of symbol used in magic. The term usually refers to a pictorial signature of a spirit (such as an angel , demon , or deity ). In modern usage, especially in the context of chaos magic , a sigil refers to a symbolic representation of the practitioner's desired outcome.
In the ceremonial magic of the Middle Ages, sigils were used in the summoning of these beings and were the pictorial equivalent to their true name. Demon name Image
Aphrodite's Cestus, a magic girdle that enhanced the wearer's beauty and made others fall in love with the wearer. (Greek mythology) Girdle of Hippolyta, a girdle that was a symbol of Hippolyta's power over the Amazons, and given to her by Ares. Heracles' 9th Labor was to retrieve it. (Greek mythology)
Pompeian wall painting depicting a hermaphrodite sitting, left hand raised towards an old satyr approaching from behind; a maenad or bacchant brings a love potion.. Magic in the Greco-Roman world – that is, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and the other cultures with which they interacted, especially ancient Egypt – comprises supernatural practices undertaken by individuals, often privately ...
An ancient Egyptian apotropaic wand shows a procession of protective deities. It was used in birth rituals, perhaps to draw a magic circle around the mother and child. Items and symbols such as crosses, crucifixes, silver bullets, wild roses and garlic were believed to ward off or destroy vampires.