The belief that some persons had the power of injuring others by their looks, was as prevalent among the Greeks and Romans as it is among the superstitious in modern times. The ὀφθαλμὸς βάσκανος, or evil eye, is frequently mentioned by ancient writers. It was supposed to injure children particularly, but sometimes cattle also.
"Nescio quis teneros oculos mihi fascinat agnum."
~Virgil
Various amulets were used to avert the influence of the evil eye....
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Averting The Evil Eye
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