I'm Lebanese and had no idea about the hamsa. Thanks for the info, Rebecca!

The hamsa Arabic amulet, holding the image of five fingers and an open palm, fascinated me. It was used as a sign of protection, often placed over doors and entrances since many believed it warded off the ‘evil eye’.
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I'm Lebanese and had no idea about the hamsa. Thanks for the info, Rebecca!
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