If you're not familiar with the hamsa or the traditions surrounding the symbol, you'd be forgiven for not quite making out what you're looking at. Is …
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The Hamsa Symbol Is Found in Many Cultures, But What Does It Mean?
The hamsa, a depiction of a human hand, often with a central eye motif, is a protective symbol meant to ward off evil. Plus, the symbolic life of the cherry blossom and more about cultural symbols.
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