APOTROPAIC EYE


Meaning of APOTROPAIC EYE in English

Painting of a large eye or eyes used to ward off evil.

The symbol appears most commonly on Greek drinking vessels from the 6th century BC and was perhaps thought to keep dangerous spirits from entering the mouth with the wine. It is also used in Turkish and Egyptian art.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.