Mesopotamian peoples protected against her using amulets and talismans. These Romani people may believe in amulets, talismans, palmistry, crystal balls and astrology. These amulets gradually replaced the role of talismans in African cultures. Prohibited techniques often utilize "shirk", which is found in practices that prepare amulets or talismans. Rituals could be quite elaborate, involving magic circles, wands, talismans, and incantations. The noble Monkey who received the Talisman power of shapeshifting when the Talismans were destroyed. No mystical talismans, salves or hexes seemed to have any place in the series. MacEoin said that Babis made widespread use of talismans and magical letters. Their names are sometimes inscribed in Talismans. Rajapaksa is known to be superstitious and wears talismans and consults astrologers in his decision-making. Their intention is to locate three specific Heart Crystals that contain special Talismans. The complex also offers various talismans, incense, and "omikuji" (paper fortunes). K. Schousboe also sees a connection to 10th-12th century Byzantine talismans. Eudial actually succeeds in getting two of the Talismans, but loses them to Sailor Pluto. Talismans and the mysterious "teraphim" were also probably used.