Sentences with phrase «as magical talismans»

Not exact matches

Thus «what is left is the Bible as physical object, limp and leather, a final icon or magical talisman.»

First mentioned by Pliny the Elder in the first century as «frog stones,» people believed these small, dull - colored objects were talismans that had all kinds of medicinal and magical value.

They were closely associated with magical spiritual powers and served as protective talismans.

Earning a living as a writer has become somewhat of a mythical dream, as if it takes finding a magical lamp, translating a code, or unearthing the talisman that opens a portal.

Objects can be glimpses into or our inner emotional lives or, in the case of exalted objects such as talismans or heirlooms, inspire magical thinking that is an escape from the banal and gives us a sense of control.

A couple of years ago they could hardly restrain themselves from shouting «Peer Review» on every occasion as if it was some sort of magical academic talisman.