The exact origin of the ancient word ABRACADABRA is uncertain, but its’ history as a protective amulet and lucky charm goes back a very long way.
Various folk etymologies are associated with it, for instance:
-Hebrew: “I will create as I speak” אברא כאדבר (evra ke-adaber)
-Aramaic: “I create like the word” אברא כדברא (evra ke-davra)
-Or folk etymologies that point to similar words in Latin and Greek such as ΑΒΡΑΞΑΣ (abraxas)
It was first recorded in the 2nd century “Liber Medicinalis” by Roman physician Quintus Serenus Sammonicus, who prescribed the charm ‘ABRACADABRA’ as a cure for malaria.
The letters of the word were to be written out on papyrus repeatedly, each time removing the final letter and thus forming an inverted triangle ending with solely an A .
The first recorded mention of ABRACADABRA in the 2nd century “Liber Medicinalis” by Roman physician Quintus Serenus Sammonicus,
It would be then be worn as an amulet around the neck- in the belief that as the word vanished, so would any malevolent energy, fever or illness.
This use of the word as a protective talisman and lucky charm continued well into the Medieval era, where it was still worn as a literary amulet or sewn into clothing.
Some also say, that the direction of the triangular ABRACADABRA is also relevant.
Pointed downwards, with diminishing letters, it would help rid oneself of evil and misfortune.
Whereas pointed upwards, it builds up, bringing good fortune.
ABRACADABRA- I WILL CREATE AS I SPEAK
The inspiration to a ring for magical lady, who is creating a new world.
An adornment to encourage kind and hopeful words, meant to look like an ancient find and with an added loving nod to the triangular magic, found in the last and inverted letter A.
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