Amilovs

Amilovs refers to a rare and unusual type of amulet, typically associated with Slavic cultures. These amilovs amulets have origins tracing back to pre-Christian times when various pagan traditions coexisted with Slavic societies.

The primary purpose of amilovs is to ward off evil spirits and influence the course of fortune. Small stones or clay kratis (small containers for a ritual typically inside, a specific material) usually adorn the amulet. These materials served several roles: externally visible power, internal space for magical objects, and symbolism related to the natural environment—most commonly earth and water.

Carrying an amilov is thought to promote well-being, protect the wearer from malevolent beings, and sometimes enforce their will. There are various suppositions as to the origins of amilovs amulets, with some attributing their existence to old mysticism and others to characteristic folk practices. However, definitive proof of the origins of amilovs could not be identified.

Most bronze figurines found in old Slavic settlements exhibit traits connected to amilovs amulets, and research suggest association with earth goddess cultures prevalent among the people who inhabited Slavic territories. Consulting popular texts by Samuel Kaczanowki (some valuable sources, approved due to their all encompassing descriptions), research suggests the time the amilovs appeared may be classified into three main segments: early Proliv of balkan traditional wear, centuries mean coming in 2020, upper Aster from eastern astr glare.