Have you ever been around other people when suddenly you’ve felt groggy, nauseous, unbalanced, or as though a headache was coming on? If yes, then perhaps you’ve been a victim of the Evil Eye! The Evil Eye is said to be caused by the envious looks of others. Its affliction is the double-edged sword of possessing beauty, wealth, a great family, a fun life, a new laptop, or just about any other quality that incites envy in others. Symptoms of having received the Evil Eye range from discomfort and bad luck to disease and even death, depending on the culture.
The Evil Eye (referred to as ‘Mati’ in Greece) is not a new concept; people have been protecting themselves and loved ones from it for thousands of years, using amulets, charms, markings, prayers, and habits suited to each culture. Belief in the Evil Eye spans the world, from its predominance in the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa, to Mexico, Latin America, and Brazil; Tibet, Bangladesh and India; and even the US.
As one of the Seven Deadly Sins, envy is described as wanting what someone else has – to the extent that you would gain joy from seeing them lose it, or believing that you deserve it just as much. An everyday example of this is the saying, “Misery loves company.” With this in mind, it is easy to see how often the Evil Eye can be given unintentionally and even subconsciously. In fact, most people have both given and received the Evil Eye to someone at some point in their lives.
The question remains – how do you prevent the Evil Eye from landing on you? Many cultures use eye-shaped amulets and charms to reflect the evil thoughts back to the sender. In many places mothers would pin an Evil Eye amulet to their babies’ clothing in order to ward off jealous gazes. Beautiful girls who were prone to receiving compliments would also be adorned with a charm or have a special dot drawn on them. In numerous cultures, compliments must be delivered a certain way so as not to inflict the target object. For example, in Ethiopia some women would spit on the ground while giving a compliment to a loved one, so as not to cause harm. Other cultures remain humble and make a point of not boasting about their possessions or good luck for fear of attracting the Evil Eye.
Need some protection or just looking for a high-quality symbolic adornment? These 14K gold necklaces are made from white mother of pearl, onyx, and a variety of stones for the iris – including opal, turquoise, and bronze mother of pearl – providing a choice of size and eye color.
117821:Bronze Mother of Pearl & Diamond Kabana Necklace – Mati Collection (View item for price)
117821:Bronze Mother of Pearl & Diamond Kabana Necklace – Mati Collection (View item for price)
117987: Diamond and Opal Kabana Mati (Evil Eye) Necklace (View item for price)
117987: Diamond and Opal Kabana Mati (Evil Eye) Necklace (View item for price)
117822: Diamond and Turquoise Kabana Mati Necklace (View item for price)
117822: Diamond and Turquoise Kabana Mati Necklace (View item for price)
117823: Diamond and Turquoise Kabana Mati Necklace (View item for price)
117823: Diamond and Turquoise Kabana Mati Necklace (View item for price)
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Have you ever been around other people when suddenly you’ve felt groggy, nauseous, unbalanced, or as though a headache was coming on? If yes, then perhaps you’ve been a victim of the Evil Eye! The Evil Eye is said to be caused by the envious looks of others. Its affliction is the double-edged sword of possessing beauty, wealth, a great family, a fun life, a new laptop, or just about any other quality that incites envy in others. Symptoms of having received the Evil Eye range from discomfort and bad luck to disease and even death, depending on the culture.
The Evil Eye (referred to as ‘Mati’ in Greece) is not a new concept; people have been protecting themselves and loved ones from it for thousands of years, using amulets, charms, markings, prayers, and habits suited to each culture. Belief in the Evil Eye spans the world, from its predominance in the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa, to Mexico, Latin America, and Brazil; Tibet, Bangladesh and India; and even the US.
As one of the Seven Deadly Sins, envy is described as wanting what someone else has – to the extent that you would gain joy from seeing them lose it, or believing that you deserve it just as much. An everyday example of this is the saying, “Misery loves company.” With this in mind, it is easy to see how often the Evil Eye can be given unintentionally and even subconsciously. In fact, most people have both given and received the Evil Eye to someone at some point in their lives.
The question remains – how do you prevent the Evil Eye from landing on you? Many cultures use eye-shaped amulets and charms to reflect the evil thoughts back to the sender. In many places mothers would pin an Evil Eye amulet to their babies’ clothing in order to ward off jealous gazes. Beautiful girls who were prone to receiving compliments would also be adorned with a charm or have a special dot drawn on them. In numerous cultures, compliments must be delivered a certain way so as not to inflict the target object. For example, in Ethiopia some women would spit on the ground while giving a compliment to a loved one, so as not to cause harm. Other cultures remain humble and make a point of not boasting about their possessions or good luck for fear of attracting the Evil Eye.
Need some protection or just looking for a high-quality symbolic adornment? These 14K gold necklaces are made from white mother of pearl, onyx, and a variety of stones for the iris – including opal, turquoise, and bronze mother of pearl – providing a choice of size and eye color.