protection

For thousands of years, people have been plagued by the haunting belief that envious or disdainful gazes could bring them harm, injury, bad luck or even death. In response, various cultures have created jewelry and other talismans to protect themselves from the negative effects of what has come to be known as the evil eye. Ancient Evidence of Belief in the Evil Eye One such ancient artifact was discovered in Croatia. An eye-catching ring dating back to the 3rd century, this particular ring depicts either a rabbit or a mouse nibbling a flower (believed to be a sign of happiness) and an eye above the scene—a symbol meant to protect the wearer from misfortune. It was one of about 200