From m-w.com
a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil
Some believed that phallic icons served as protective amulets against infertility and evil spirits, thus leading to their incorporation in performances, art, and architecture.— Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 Additional discoveries include scarabs inscribed with the names of kings and deities, together with amulets for protection, fertility, and strength, reflecting the political and religious structures of the time.— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
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