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Talismán (other)
A talisman is an object which is purported to possess certain magical properties. Talisman may also refer to: Art and entertainment Fictional characters * Talisman (comics), a superhero from Marvel Comics who was a member of Alpha Flight * Talisman, the player character from Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation Films * ''Talisman'', the edited re-release title of the 1987 Italian film ''Cross of the Seven Jewels'' * ''The Talisman'', also known as ''King Richard and the Crusaders'', a 1954 adaptation of the Scott novel Fine arts * The Talisman (painting), ''The Talisman'' (painting), a painting by French artist Paul Sérusier Gaming * Talisman (board game), ''Talisman'' (board game), a board game from Games Workshop currently published by Fantasy Flight Games * Talisman (video game), ''Talisman'' (video game), a 1985 video game based on the board game from Games Workshop Literature * Talisman (book series), ''Talisman'' (book series), a 2005 series of children's novels by Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talisman
A talisman is any object ascribed with religious or magical powers intended to protect, heal, or harm individuals for whom they are made. Talismans are often portable objects carried on someone in a variety of ways, but can also be installed permanently in architecture. Talismans are closely linked with amulets, fulfilling many of the same roles, but a key difference is in their form and materiality, with talismans often taking the form of objects (eg., clothing, weaponry, or parchment) which are inscribed with magic texts. Talismans have been used in many civilizations throughout history, with connections to astrological, scientific, and religious practices; but the theory around preparation and use has changed in some cultures with more recent, new age, talismanic theory. Talismans are used for a wide array of functions, such as: the personal protection of the wearer, loved ones or belongings, aiding in fertility, and helping crop production. Etymology The word ''talisman'' c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
