Not only children are fascinated by all kinds of magic items. Even an adult accomplished person can regret in their hearts that they do not have a magic wand or some other miracle that can solve pressing problems. There is nothing easier than to completely deny magic, but it is much more interesting to understand and understand what exactly is worth believing in.
Witchcraft as a profession
In ancient times, every self-respecting ruler certainly had a sorcerer among his courtiers. Christian priests fell into the same category, as the only "specialists" in the suppression of all kinds of magical intrigues.
People's passion for mysticism has not passed over time - and now in almost every city or village there is a psychic, a witch, or at least a classic grandmother who heals with conspiracies, fortune-telling, and removes damage. Magic items play an important role in this: a crystal ball, a mysterious crystal, a book. Miraculous icons fall into the same category.
Magic items from myths, legends andfairy tales
In most cases, we are talking about dreams in which pressing problems are solved without much difficulty. Walking boots or a flying carpet will deliver you to the right place, a self-collecting tablecloth will feed you, in which case a magic wand or a ring will insure, invisible servants, a genie from a jug and a frog princess.
It is important that almost every nationality has such fairy tales, so it can be argued that this is a universal quality, to dream that any tasks will be solved not by hard work, but by special objects. Magical magic techniques, not limited by the harsh framework of the fundamental laws of the universe, seem to be an ideal tool for achieving personal goals.
At the same time, the sorcerer's arsenal can be conditionally divided into categories, classified and ordered, reality and performance can be ignored, the analysis will turn out to be hypothetical.
Artifacts
If we consider magic items in terms of power and style of use, then artifacts are worth mentioning. How are they different from all other objects endowed with magical powers?
There are two diametrically opposed points of view, each of which can be considered correct.
Suppose we are talking about a mirror. If this is an artifact that accumulates the power of the universe, then it is most likely a sleeping object that works on the principle of a battery-discharger. It is not used for utilitarian purposes, people do not dress up for a ball near it and do not fix their makeup.
But if this is an aggressive artifact that drawslife force from living beings, it would be more logical just to regularly put a source of energy in front of him. This echoes the practice of sacrifice, which was often used specifically to recharge artifacts.
Amulets
An item related to an artifact of magical properties is an amulet, which often has "personal settings" for the owner. Modern manufacturers insist that it is handmade and tailored to the future owner that allows you to create actually working magical objects in this category.
Amulet can be anything: household utensils, part of the wardrobe, jewelry, or a “lucky ticket” that accidentally fell into the hands. The main thing is that this subject is present under surprisingly successful combinations of circumstances. It is believed that in this way the amulet accumulates good luck and at the right time can share this magic with its owner.
Thus, the amulet can be spontaneous or specially made for certain purposes. In various practices, this item can be used either to achieve certain goals, or as protection against magical attacks. At the same time, amulets, like artifacts, are intended for some narrow purposes, only magical tools of a wide profile - a wand or a ring - can be considered universal.
