magic hand (2021) Painting by Anastasia Isakova

this picture was inspired by something from the outside, I had no plan what to draw, my hands did everything for me.I believe this one was something magical.This amulet is used in many countries, and by adherents of completely different beliefs. talisman "hand of Fatima" traces its history back to ancient times and is important in almost all known world religions: Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism. In addition, this image was used by the American Indians, as well as by the ancient Egyptians and the inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia. the ancient Egyptians believed that the hand protects against the evil eye (they called this object "the palm of Hamesh"); for the Phoenicians, the open palm symbolized fertility and abundance; Among the American Indians, this sign was a symbol of intuition (the "sixth sense"), which develops through the other 5 senses. The Indians made tattoos with this image to strengthen their intuition; Turkish women wear the amulet "hand of Fatima" to develop patience, loyalty and submission to their husband; In general, for Muslims, 5 fingers symbolize 5 main values: fasting, prayer, pilgrimage, faith and charity. In addition, 5 fingers are associated with the stable Arabic expression "five fingers in the eye", which means the diversion of negative energy to its source; Indians believe that this talisman brings good luck in business; The Jews believe that the 5 fingers reflect the Torah Pentateuch, as well as the number of senses with which one can comprehend God; Among Christians, the hand of God (the hand of God) means a sign from the most High and protects people in their wanderings.

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