Spellbound Secrets 🪄 Worn as a pendant, this Roman amulet from the 2nd century CE was created to guard against one of the ancient world’s most feared forces — the Evil Eye. Believed to protect the wearer from harm caused by envy or a malicious glance, the pendant features a human eye surrounded by powerful protective symbols: a snake, a scorpion, and a thunderbolt. Crafted in gold and adorned with pearls and amethyst, it transformed protection into something both personal and visible. Discover this object and more in Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World, on view starting March 21 the Toledo Museum of Art. See this pendant and more in Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World, now on view. Learn more at the link in our bio! #SpellboundSecrets #CursedExhibition #AncientMagic #ToledoMuseumOfArt . . . Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World is made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsors Susan and Tom Palmer, Season Sponsor Taylor Automo...