Phylactery

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Phylactery may mean:

  • Tefillin, Phylactery being the Greek term for Judaic leather boxes worn on the arm and head, and which contain scrolls inscribed with specific Biblical verses.
  • Phylactery, an amulet to protect the wearer from harm, enclosing magical text, herbs, or relics. See also Druidry.
  • Phylactery, a "soul jar" for a lich in the role playing game Dungeons & Dragons.