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adj. Intended to ward off evil: an apotropaic symbol.

adj. Intended to ward off evil.

Possessing the property of an apotropaion; having the reputed power of averting evil influences.

adj. having the power to prevent evil or bad luck

"Looking through the exhibition checklist for the show (see previous post) at the Corning Museum of Glass, I came across the term "apotropaic", referring to "objects such as amulets and talismans or other symbols intended to 'ward off evil' or 'avert or combat evil.'" [wiki] The term apotrope comes from the Greek meaning "to turn away", and seems to express itself a great deal in eye symbology."

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