Hand of Shaqeth

This charm appears as a highly stylized five-fingered hand, often with geometric patterns on it, including a geometric eye. The charm can be made of textiles and beads. A Hand of Shaqeth is often seen hanging on doors or in windows and is designed to protect the establishment from the evil eye. Most of these charms seen in common use have no actual magical properties. However, some are truly enchanted. Most owners of such charms are ignorant of the original association with the pre-Imzaha goddess, Shaqeth.

They are commonly used in Thyria, Weshif, Shelekhumbia, Hœrnect, and northern Zephasia by persons of Dagaithi background. They are considered heathen by devout Imzaamis, but widely used by the common folk.

The Hand of Shaqeth has variations. Some Incarnandists employ a hand charm with an Incarnandist Anceps in the palm rather than a geometric eye. This is sometimes called colloquially, 'Hand of Shaqtirah,' although practicing Incarnandists are quick to point out that the symbol has no strict religious association with the founder of their faith.

See Also

• Shaqeth