Talismans, Amulets (Gouria) for Luck
Many Greeks will carry a good luck charm somewhere on their person; these may be Filhata which are holy items, perhaps a crucifix, or a sachet filled with sacred earth, or a small icon or they may have more pagan origins. These are called gouria .
And these cannot be bought, but must be given in order for them to be lucky. Sometimes people have glass pomegranate charms or ones made from silver or gold, but gouria can be almost anything that has been given to give the recipient good luck. Jewellers and even the Benaki Museum cash in on this tradition and produce gouria every year, so that they can be given as Christmas or New Year’s gifts.
To ward off evil, the simplest talisman is often the best, Greeks think, and many will carry a clove of garlic somewhere on their person.
Talismans, Amulets (Gouria) for Luck
Many Greeks will carry a good luck charm somewhere on their person; these may be Filhata which are holy items, perhaps a crucifix, or a sachet filled with sacred earth, or a small icon or they may have more pagan origins. These are called gouria .
And these cannot be bought, but must be given in order for them to be lucky. Sometimes people have glass pomegranate charms or ones made from silver or gold, but gouria can be almost anything that has been given to give the recipient good luck. Jewellers and even the Benaki Museum cash in on this tradition and produce gouria every year, so that they can be given as Christmas or New Year’s gifts.
To ward off evil, the simplest talisman is often the best, Greeks think, and many will carry a clove of garlic somewhere on their person.
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