Originally: any of the objects used by the indigenous peoples of the Guinea coast and the neighbouring regions as amulets or means of enchantment…
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| 释义 | the world > the supernatural > the occult > sorcery, witchcraft, or magic > non-European magic (miscellaneous) > [noun] > amulet (15) fetish1613 Originally: any of the objects used by the indigenous peoples of the Guinea coast and the neighbouring regions as amulets or means of enchantment… gris-gris1696 In West Africa, the Caribbean, and Louisiana: a charm or amulet in the form of a piece of paper inscribed with text and placed inside a pouch or bag. obeah1749 The materials used in obeah practices. wonder-bag1793 an amulet; cf. obeah, n. 2. saphie1799 A charm. churinga1899 A sacred object, an amulet. Subcategories:— specific types of (3) — juju (6) |
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