Hamsa or hamsa is a word of Arabic origin and means "five" in the literal translation into Portuguese, in reference to the five fingers of the human hand.
Also known as "hand of God", "chamsa", "hand of Fatima" or "hand of Hameshh", Hamsa is considered an amulet against the evil eye for adherents of Judaism and Islam.
THE "Hamsa's hand" is characterized by representing the design of a symmetrical right hand (fingers with the same proportions), and with an eye or other symbols in the middle of the palm, such as Stars of David, fish or pigeons.
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These symbols help to strengthen the idea of protecting the hand of Hamsa, which can have numerous representations.
For example, when represented with fingers together, the amulet serves to bring good luck; if it is with the fingers apart, it means that it should be used to ward off negative energies, according to popular tradition.
Hamsa is present in several oriental doctrines, such as Judaism, Islam and Buddhism, having its own specifications according to each religion.
In Buddhism, for example, the hamsa is known as Abhaya Mundra and is used to ward off the feeling of fear.
See also the meaning of the Buddhism.
hamsa tattoo
Currently, the hamsa symbol is present all over the world, whether in clothing prints, pendants or tattoos.
People who decide to tattoo a “Hamsa hand” usually look for the symbolic meaning that the amulet carries, in addition to the aesthetic beauty.
Among other interpretations attributed to the "Hand of Hamsa" is the power of fertility ("Hand of Fatima") and protection from fear.
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