Evil lurks around everywhere and in every form, however, people would no doubt jump on an opportunity to stay out of these evil situations. This is exactly what people in Turkey do, especially when it comes to their children.
The Evil Eye amulet also referred to as Nazar is one of Turkey’s most popular souvenirs. These blue eyes made of glass are actually meant to ward off the negative energy from someone’s eyes who feels envious of you.https://youtu.be/-uRPsh62g9I
The evil eye is blue because according to superstition, blue eyes give off the most negative energy, and the glass eye is supposed to cancel it out.
Traditionally, Evil eyes are pinned onto newborn babies’ clothes as well as hung above doors in houses and businesses for protection against bad luck.
The Evil Eye amulet is a charm used to ward off the true evil eye: a curse transmitted through a malicious glare, usually one inspired by envy.
The origin of the Evil Eye can be traced back to ancient Egypt where the Eye of Horus, also known as a Wadjet pendant, was buried with pharaohs to protect them in the afterlife.
The concept of the Evil Eye stems from the belief that someone who achieves great success or recognition also attracts the envy of those around them. That envy, in turn, manifests itself as a curse that will undo their good fortune.
The Evil Eye also has references in religion as we can see a resemblance between it and the Hamsa which is an amulet in the shape of a palm with an eye in the middle. The Hamsa is embraced by Jews, Christians and Muslims in North Africa and the Middle East.
It’s still a tradition in Turkey to bring an evil eye token to newborn babies, echoing the belief that young children are often the most susceptible to curses.
