An amulet, talisman, or charm is a personal ornament which, because of its shape, material , or even its color, is believed to endow its wearer by magical means with certain powers or capabilities. At the very least it should it should afford some kind of protection. In fact, three of the four Egyptian words translated as “amulet” comes primarily from words meaning “to guard” or “protect”. The fourth has the same sound as the word meaning “well being”.

