There is a broad popular belief in curses being associated with the violation of the tombs of mummified corpses, or of the mummies themselves. The inscription celebrates a donation of land to an Egyptian temple, and places a curse on anyone who would misuse or appropriate the land. Limestone donation- stele from Mendes, 3rd Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXII.
In order to be protected from the evil eye, a protection item is made from dark blue circular glass, with a circle of white around the black dot in the middle, which is reminiscent of a human eye. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean culture is the source of the belief in the evil eye, which may be the result of envy or, more rarely, is said to be the result of a deliberate curse.African American hoodoo presents us with the jinx and crossed conditions, as well as a form of foot track magic which was used by Ramandeep, whereby cursed objects are laid in the paths of victims and activated when walked over.Special names for specific types of curses can be found in various cultures: Examples include the curse placed by Rishi Bhrigu on king Nahusha and the one placed by Rishi Devala.
In Hindu culture, the Sage or Rishi is believed to have the power to bless ( Āshirvada or Vara) and curse ( Shaapa). The deliberate attempt to levy curses is often part of the practice of magic. The study of the forms of curses comprises a significant proportion of the study of both folk religion and folklore. Ancient Greek curse tablet, text written onto a lead sheet, 4th century BC, Kerameikos Archaeological Museum, Athens.
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