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"Hand of Fatima - Evil Eye Protection" by Katharina Woodworth

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SciFi and Fantasy Art Hand of Fatima - Evil Eye Protection by Katharina Woodworth

Contrary to some people's initial reaction, this image is not the evil eye. It is a protection from the evil eye. Many cultures throughout the world have long-standing legends about the evil eye and amulets, spells, talismans and other traditions to protect oneself from it. The evil eye is also called the wandering eye. Usually the bearer of the evil eye does not give someone else the 'evil eye' consciously or maliciously. They usually do so out of envy or jealousy. The Hand of Fatima is one of many traditional symbols throughout most of the world to protect oneself from this phenomena. Eyes are often used for protection because they are supposed to deter the person giving the evil eye from focusing on the real object. This eye in the hand is a distraction from the real object. Some animals use something similar as a protection from predators. The 'eye' in the feathers of a peacock's plume, for instance, is both a mesmerizing object for the female peacock, as well as a distraction for the predator. Many moths and butterflies have fake 'eyes' on their wings to confuse birds and other predators into thinking that they are bigger animals than they are. Fatima was, according to legend, the Muslim prophet Mohammed's daughter, and was often called upon for protection and compassion. The hand is a healing symbol and healing truth, as many people heal through their hands. The snakes along the fingers and moon and spiral have long been symbols of the Goddess.

Date	Name	Comment
20 Aug 2003	Anonymous	Loading... Beautiful.. it is impressive. You've made the symbol your own with your unique style!!
8 Oct 2004	Cx	Loading... your drawing is amazing!! i love what you did with the concept. i love all your work, and the issues you talk about are the best.... what i mean is i´m very interested in that, so .... ok great work. and how do you do that?? can´t you tell? it´s a great work with watercolours. keep your good work
27 Jan 2008	Francesca C. savvides	Loading... yes, in Greece people wear bracelets with eyes in them to protect themselves too Beautiful picture
27 Apr 2008	Fatima	Loading... i always wanted to know the meaning of my name . It is my Tunisian name. My canadian name is Heaven Leigh..it’s nice and impressive to know and the art work is beautiful..ty for that
6 Jun 2008	Bob	Loading... very werried and wonderful you should do more werried things werried is good as my art teacher says
22 Aug 2008	BRINDA	Loading... ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW THE MEANING OF MY NAME
3 May 2009	Zeke	Loading... that is so aswome i mean what you do with art is so kool and i wish i could learn it but i am so bad at art! :.(
3 May 2009	Zeke	Loading... love the dragons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 May 2009	Zeke	Loading... thanx 4 the info
6 Dec 2009	Fatima	Loading... Thank you so much. I was looking for the maeaning of my name and I came across your page. Now I understand why I am the person I am. I always seem to want to protect others and am always leanding a helping hand. It just brings me so mich joy to do that. Thank you, it all makes sense why I am who I am. Thank you for your clarification.x
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