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Amulet vs Totem - What's the difference?

amulet | totem |

As nouns the difference between amulet and totem

is that amulet is a kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, evil spirits &/or the supernatural while totem is totem.

amulet

English

(wikipedia amulet)

Alternative forms

* amulette (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, evil spirits &/or the supernatural.

    • See also

    * medallion(s) * rosar(y/ies) * talisman(s)

    Anagrams

    * ----

    totem

    English

    (wikipedia totem)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family.
  • The representation of such object or creature.
  • The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.

    • Derived terms

    * totemism * totem pole * totemically

    Anagrams

    * * ----