Talismans

“Any physical object which takes on symbolic meaning to a character or characters.”

Harvey Dent’s coin from ‘The Dark Knight,’ an important talisman in the movie.

The definition of talisman is, “An object believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.” The word’s roots are Greek: telesma, which means “consecration ceremony,” and the more primitive root telos, which means “result.”

Throughout human history, people have used talismans to conjure magical power and create good…