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Evil Eye and the Pain That Follows the Next Morning: A Deep Dive into Superstition and Its Aftermath The Evil Eye is one of the oldest and most widespread superstitions in human history, found across cultures from the Mediterranean to South Asia and the Middle East. Believed to cause misfortune, illness, or misfortunes simply through envy or glaring, the Evil Eye saga doesn’t end the moment the glance is cast—it often lingers, manifesting as emotional pain, physical discomfort, or psychological distress the next morning. ### What Is the Evil Eye? The Evil Eye, or nazar in Turkish, ayn al-‘司al in Arabic, and mati in Greek, refers to a mythical curse believed to be emitted by envy or intense looks—invited or accidental—intentionally casting harm on another person. Ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and early Islamic cultures, all documented protection rituals against it. These include blue glass beads, hand-shaped talismans, and whispered prayers, meant to deflect negative energy and restore balance.