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  2. Magical formula - Wikipedia

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    In ceremonial magic, a magical formula or a word of power is a word that is believed to have specific supernatural effects. [1] They are words whose meaning illustrates principles and degrees of understanding that are often difficult to relay using other forms of speech or writing.

  3. Incantation - Wikipedia

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    Magic words or words of power are words which have a specific, and sometimes unintended, effect. They are often nonsense phrases used in fantasy fiction or by stage prestidigitators . Frequently such words are presented as being part of a divine , adamic , or other secret or empowered language .

  4. Magic word - Wikipedia

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    Classic magic words. Magic words are phrases used in fantasy fiction or by stage magicians. Frequently such words are presented as being part of a divine, adamic, or other secret or empowered language. Certain comic book heroes use magic words to activate their powers. Magic words are also used as Easter eggs or cheats in computer games, other ...

  5. List of mythological objects - Wikipedia

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    Phylactery, an amulet or charm, worn for its supposed magical power. Rabbit's foot, the foot of a rabbit is carried as an amulet believed to bring good luck. (American folklore/Canadian folklore) Vedic amulet, in Vedic literature, fig trees often represent talismans with the udumbara fig tree having been deemed the "lord of amulets".

  6. Kotodama - Wikipedia

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    Kotodama is related with Japanese words such as kotoage 言挙 "words raised up; invoke the magical power of words", kotomuke 言向 "directed words; cause submission though the power of words", and jumon 呪文 "magic spell; magic words; incantation".

  7. Grimoire - Wikipedia

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    This design for an amulet comes from the Black Pullet grimoire.. A grimoire (/ ɡ r ɪ m ˈ w ɑːr /) (also known as a book of spells, magic book, or a spellbook) [citation needed] is a textbook of magic, typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets, how to perform magical spells, charms, and divination, and how to summon or invoke supernatural ...

  8. List of fictional diseases - Wikipedia

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    A "metaphysical, deconstructionist" virus spread by the English language. Symptoms begin with palilalia as they repeat certain words (usually terms of endearment), proceeding to full aphasia and finally cannibalistic rage as the affected individual grows insane from an inability to express themselves clearly. Andromeda The Andromeda Strain

  9. Raiders of the Lost Ark - Wikipedia

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    Raiders of the Lost Ark has been represented across a wide variety of merchandise, including comic books, [133] video games, [134] novels, [15] Lego sets, [135] [136] action figures and vehicles, playsets, [137] candles, [138] and board games. [139] It has received several game adaptations. Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1982 for the ...