Amulet, << AM yuh liht, >> is a charm that is often worn around the neck. Some people believe that amulets protect them from evil, sickness, misfortune, and witchcraft. Amulets may be made of any material, but many are made of stone or metal. Others are small cloth bags filled with objects the wearers believe to be powerful. A tooth or a piece of horn or wood can also serve as an amulet. Some amulets have a symbolic shape, such as a crescent.
