After Perseus cut her head off, anyone looking into her mystical eyes, which brimmed with evil energy, turned to stone hence the eye symbolises the act. Some connections also compare it to Medusa. Some research shows the eye-protection first appearing in classical Greece, but other publications suggest its origins lay in North African countries and Egypt. There are also Buddhist and Tibetan versions. Likewise, when a child is born, it is of pure innocence, hence the lucky-charm is protection against negativity surrounding them.Īlthough it is widely popular in Turkey, it appears in many cultures, including Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, and Hebrew texts of Judaism. For example, a dear friend might give it to the bride in case she is the envy of other women who wish to get married.
Some believe they are talismans, which ward off a curse and bring blessings and positive energy at the same time.
Not that the actual item is evil, but folklore promotes it as something to ward off the gaze of misfortune, jealousy, envy, negative energy such as hate, and spite. But what is the meaning and history behind it, and is it worth wearing one? In contrast, others brush it off as pure superstition and use it for symbolic décor or aesthetic purposes only. Instantly recognisable by its blue, white, and turquoise circles, locals in some places still use it culturally and give at weddings and births. It is the most popular souvenir sold in various forms. Any visitor on a trip to Turkey will see it everywhere, from jewellery shops to offices to homes and even worn by some as jewellery. Also known as the Nazar Amulet, or Nazar Boncugu, some use this item as a talisman, while others use a good luck charm. If you find yourself with a sudden run of bad luck, or the target of an envious person, invest in a blue Turkish evil eye. About the Turkish Blue Eye (Nazar Boncugu)
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