müheyhûr
Müheyhûr is a term that appears in historical Ottoman Turkish texts, often in a context related to magic, divination, or occult practices. Its precise meaning and origin are somewhat debated among scholars, but it is generally understood to refer to a type of amulet, charm, or inscribed object believed to possess protective or beneficial powers. The term itself is thought to be derived from Arabic, though its exact etymology within that language is not definitively established.
These müheyhûr objects were typically made of materials such as paper, metal, or stone, and were often
The use of müheyhûr reflects a broader cultural context where belief in the efficacy of magical objects