Stroll down Ifestou Street in the bustling Monastiraki market, and you’ll spy ropes of necklaces, bracelets and keychains bedecked with the mati, or “eye,” the distinctive talisman with concentric ...

What Is the Evil Eye? The concept of the evil eye dates back to ancient Sumeria and Mesopotamia, later spreading throughout Africa, Europe, India, and Latin America. Often seen as a superstition, the ...

Superstitions are pretty common. Whether it’s stepping on a crack, putting your purse on the floor or throwing salt over your shoulder, all cultures and people have superstitious beliefs. And the evil ...

This article discusses the 'evil eye,' a belief that jealousy or negative thoughts can cause harm. It highlights symptoms like health problems and misfortune and suggests remedies such as protective ...

ATHENS, Greece (RNS) — The growing popularity of the mati, the 'all-seeing eyeball,' appears to reflect a growing interest in New Age spirituality as well as the psychological toll of Greece’s ongoing ...