ANCIENT RUS PENDANTS-AMULETS OF SPELL MAGIC (10–13TH CENTURIES): POSITION IN THE COSTUME AND SEMANTICS (BASED ON THE NMUH MATERIALS)
Abstract
The bronze pendants–amulets in the form of miniature everyday items (such as keys, spoons, scoops, combs, needle cases, and so on) are closely connected with Slavic religious beliefs and were in use in Rus in 11th-13th centuries. They were united, by means of special chain holders, in a set and, thus became powerful protective amulets. There are 18 items in the Museum’s collection that are similar to these artifacts. The article considers these items, the territory on which they were used, their place in costumes, and semantic meanings. Most part of the artifacts has never been published before.
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