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  1. History

    The evil eye originated in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). The earliest evidence excavated from various ancient cities include:
    Written documents: A Sumerian cuneiform mentions a… See more

    Around the world

    Belief in the evil eye is strongest in West Asia, Latin America, East and West Africa, Central America, South Asia, Central Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe, especially the Mediterranean region; it has also spread to areas, inclu… See more

    Protective talismans and cures

    Attempts to ward off the curse of the evil eye have resulted in a number of talismans in many cultures. As a class, they are called "apotropaic" (Greek for "prophylactic", "apotraiptic" / προφυλακτικ… See more

    Use in Contemporary Western Culture

    The evil eye as a symbol has been recently used extensively in fashion and popular culture as a simplified symbol of general protection. Some consider its use in fashion as a form of feminine empowerment despite the traditio… See more

     
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