A legend that originated in Ancient Greece and Rome suggested that a cast by a malevolent glare could cause misfortune or harm, and a ceramic, clay or glass eye could reflect the malevolent gaze back-upon those who wish harm upon others. The evil eye came into being as talismans or amulets, created to protect against the evil eye and hence got their name.

A legend that originated in Ancient Greece and Rome suggested that a cast by a malevolent glare could cause misfortune or harm, and a ceramic, clay or glass eye could reflect the malevolent gaze back-upon those who wish harm upon others. The evil eye came into being as talismans or amulets, created to protect against the evil eye and hence got their name.