Protection (See also Charms.) Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Protection (See also Charms.)
- aegis protective mantle of Zeus given to Athena. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary]
- alum charm against evil eye. [Egyptian Folklore: Leach, 40]
- amethyst preserved soldiers from harm; gave them victory. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 58]
- bennet excludes the devil; used on door frames. [Medieval Folklore: Boland, 56]
- blood of the lamb used to mark houses of the Israelites so they could be passed over. [O.T.: Exodus 12:3–13]
- chrysoberyl guards against evil spirits. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 65]
- cross used to frighten away devils and protect from evil. [Christian Iconog.: Leach, 265]
- daisy provides protection against fairies. [Flower Symbolism: Briggs, 87]
- horseshoe hung on buildings as defense against fairies. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 225]
- jacinth guards against plague and wounds. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 81]
- kolem rice designs drawn to attract guardianship of gods. [Hinduism: Binder, 61]
- magic flute Tamino’s guard against black magic. [Ger. Opera: Mozart, Magic Flute, Westerman, 102–104]
- malachite guards wearer from evil spirits, enchantments. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 97]
- mark of Cain God’s safeguard for Cain from potential slayers. [O.T.: Genesis 4:15]
- moly herb given by Hermes to Odysseus to ward off Circe’s spells. [Gk. Myth.: Odyssey]
- rowan ash tree which guards against fairies and witches. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 344]
- St. Benedict’s cross charm against disease and danger. [Christian Iconog.: Jobes, 386]
- St. Christopher medal to protect travelers. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 552]
- St. John’s wort defense against fairies, evil spirits, the Devil. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 335–336]
- sard guards against incantations and sorcery. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 107]
- serpentine guards against bites of venomous creatures. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 108]
- wood knocking on it averts dire consequences. [Western Culture: Misc.]