While by no means a complete list, this gives you an idea of the different forms of folk magic from across the world. It is believed that these amulets and talismans work on the principle of sympathetic magic.
Bells
It may sound silly at first, but it actually makes a lot of sense in a simple kind of way. Hanging a bell, or even a string of bells at your front door is thought to keep evil from entering your home.
Often shops have a bell by the door so that the shopkeeper knows when someone has come in. Not only can s/he attend to the customer but it's also a way to prevent shoplifters from easily entering and exiting the shop without being seen.
Historically they were also thought to ward off mischievous spirits who did not like the sound of bells ringing.
Black Pullet
The Black Pullet (La poule noire) is a grimoire that proposes to teach the "science of magical talismans and rings", including the art of necromancy and Kabbalah. It is believed to have been written in the 18th century by an anonymous French officer who served in Napoleon's army. The text takes the form of a narrative centering on the French officer during the Egyptian expedition led by Napoleon when his unit are suddenly attacked by Arab soldiers. The French officer manages to escape the attack, but is the only survivor. An old Turkish man appears suddenly from the pyramids and takes the French officer into a secret apartment within one of the pyramids. He nurses him back to health whilst sharing with him the magical teachings from ancient manuscripts that escaped the "burning of Ptolemy's library".
This design for an amulet comes from the Black Pullet grimoire. Embroider it upon black satin, and say "Nades, Suradis, Maniner", and a djinn is supposed to appear; tell the djinn "Sader, Prostas, Solaster", and the djinn will bring you your true love. Say "Mammes, Laher" when you tire of her.
Chimes
Having wind chimes in and around your home is thought by the Japanese to help balance energies and bring good luck and good fortune to those who dwell there.
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