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The Evil Eye — Envy, Belief, and the Fear of Being Watched
The Psychology of Superstition
4 minutes
3 months ago
The Evil Eye — Envy, Belief, and the Fear of Being Watched
This episode explores the widespread belief in the evil eye—the idea that envy or a malicious gaze can cause misfortune. Tracing its origins across cultures, the episode explains how the fear of envy led to protective symbols like the nazar and Hamsa. It examines the psychological roots of this belief, including magical thinking and social regulation, showing how the evil eye reflects human concerns about attention, pride, and vulnerability in relationships.
