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phylacteries

/fɪˈlæktəriz/ /faɪˈlæktəriz/

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Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla.

Examples :

"Every morning, before school, David carefully put on his phylacteries and recited his prayers. "

religion ritual culture theology tradition

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A case in which (Christian) relics were preserved.

Examples :

"The museum displayed ornate phylacteries containing fragments of bone believed to be from early Christian saints. "

religion ritual history archaeology culture

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Any small object worn for its magical or supernatural power; an amulet or charm.

Examples :

"The superstitious student always wore several phylacteries – small, colorful bracelets – hoping they would bring him good luck on his exams. "

religion mythology supernatural culture tradition

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An enspelled object used (by such as a lich) to contain and protect the owner's soul.

Examples :

"The ancient lich hid his soul within several carefully crafted phylacteries, each a small amulet humming with dark magic, to ensure his immortality. "

"The lich hid his soul within several jeweled phylacteries, scattering them across the land to ensure his eternal life. "

soul mythology religion supernatural literature

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A speech scroll, an illustrative device depicting speech, song or other sound as if written on a scroll.

Examples :

"In the comic book, the character's angry shouting was shown using phylacteries filled with exclamation points and jagged edges around his head. "

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