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Legend Origins

The Evil Eye: Envy, Protection, and the Bead That Looks Back

The evil eye is the belief that a harmful or envious glance can bring misfortune. Many cultures developed charms, gestures, or sayings to protect against it.

Legend Origins - Protective Belief Origin - 9 min read - Updated Aug 2, 2026
Mythic Objects

Sword in the Stone Legend: The Arthurian Object That Proved a King

The Sword in the Stone is an Arthurian legend in which the rightful king is revealed by pulling a sword from stone or anvil. The act proves legitimacy through an impossible test.

Mythic Objects - Arthurian Object - 9 min read - Updated Aug 2, 2026

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