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Definition of Talismans
1. talisman [n] - See also: talisman
Lexicographical Neighbors of Talismans
Literary usage of Talismans
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Ainsworth's Magazine: A Miscellany of Romance, General Literature, & Art by William Harrison Ainsworth, George Cruikshank, Hablot Knight Browne (1848)
"Of talismans and sigils knew the power. ... But what I want to understand ie how
mere writings came to be regarded as talismans. ..."
2. Universal Geography: Or, a Description of All Parts of the World, on a New by Conrad Malte-Brun (1826)
"But their trade was dangerous, for many were destroyed by talismans. those ...
or talismans round their legs and arms. Different infusions of plants were ..."
3. The American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal by Stephen Denison Peet (1894)
"Charms and talismans. By Michael L. Rodkinson. New York. 1893. ... The Hindoos
call them talismans, the Romans amulets, and the Mesopotamians teraphim. ..."
4. The American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal by Stephen Denison Peet (1894)
"Amulets, Charnu and talismans. By Michael L. Rodkinson. ew York. 1893. fear felt
by the people of the East for sorcerers urged them to seek ; for protection ..."
5. The History of Magic by Joseph Ennemoser, Mary Botham Howitt (1854)
"De re medica, 1581, 4 c.) Other formulas are given by Alex. Tralles. In later
times, these talismans and amulets degenerated into the wearing of bloodstones ..."
6. The History of Magic by Joseph Ennemoser, Mary Botham Howitt (1854)
"De re medica, 1581, 4 c.) Other formulas are given by Alex. Tralles. In later
times, these talismans and amulets degenerated into the wearing of bloodstones ..."
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