as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil even rational, enlightened people have their periapts, which somehow make them feel a little more secure in an uncertain world

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“Periapt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/periapt. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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