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Evil eye

Wikipedia contributors · 2024 · Wikipedia

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This source is used as context evidence across 1 linked claim and 4 related evidence hubs. Its citation record is marked verified; that verifies the source trail, not the truth of any linked claim.

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Secondary summary
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Summary

Cross-cultural overview of the evil-eye belief — the supernatural transmission of harm through a malevolent or envious gaze — across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Latin American traditions, and the protective practices (amulets, blue beads, hand gestures) developed against it.

How this source is used on the map

Default reference for the evil-eye claim; covers the broad cross-cultural pattern and the protective-practice variants.

Citation record

Authors
Wikipedia contributors
Year
2024
Publication
Wikipedia
Source type
Secondary summary
Map role
context
Credibility level
secondary
Citation status
Verified
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Not recorded
PubMed
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Linked claims

Evidence score 1/10
The evil eye — harm transmitted by envious gaze

A cross-cultural belief from Mediterranean to South Asian traditions, with elaborate protective practices. No evidence that the gaze itself does anything; the harm comes from the believing.

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Topic hub
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Evidence pillar
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Astrology, tarot, numerology, dream interpretation.

Evidence pillar
Energy healing & subtle body

Reiki, chakras, auras, crystals, prayer healing.

Evidence pillar
Religion & traditions

World religions and traditions, scored as systems.

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Secondary summary · context
Confirmation bias

The standard ordinary-cognition explanation for many 'meaningful coincidence' and pattern-matching claims.