The Greek eye is a talisman that, according to believers, wards off envy and the evil eye. It is also known as a symbol of luck and, for those who believe, it works against negative energies. The Greek eye is widely used as pendants on bracelets and chains, in addition to tattoos.
The Greek eye is believed to have the power to absorb negative energy, in addition to protecting the person from envy. Normally, the Greek eye is made of glass, with a blue color, as the evil eye is believed to have that color, so it would be more efficient in not attracting it. The eye can also symbolize the gaze of God that illuminates and protects people, as well as transmitting peace.
The Greek eye has been around for a long time and was used in Islamic religious rituals. The symbol is also widely found in Arab countries such as Iran and Armenia.
The greek eye is also known as Turkish Eye or nazar, because it is also quite popular in Turkey and is used for the same purpose as the Greek eye. It is common to see the Turkish eye hanging on doors and in car rearview mirrors. Some mothers put this amulet on their babies' clothes, and if the amulet appears cracked, it means that it has protected the child from the evil eye and must be replaced.
In Ancient Egypt and India, the Eye of Horus and the Third Eye of the Buddha represented objects with the same function as the Greek or Turkish eye.
Read about the Eye of Horus.
Sometimes the Greek eye amulet is used in conjunction with the red pepper-shaped amulet, which is used by people to ward off evil spirits.