Mesopotamian peoples protected against her using amulets and talismans. Prohibited techniques often utilize "shirk", which is found in practices that prepare amulets or talismans. Scarabs were popular amulets and impression seals in Ancient Egypt. These were common folk healers who employed mysticism, amulets and incantations at their trade. Its teachings include the use of Divine and angelic names for amulets and incantations. Abraxas stones, which were used as amulets or charms. Sun amulets were widespread as cultic ornaments. They invoked Archangel Uriel, whose name is common in amulets and magic rituals. It is associated with living things, potions, amulets, and charms. Felt was even used to create totems and amulets with protective functions. It is found on Abraxas stones, which were worn as amulets. Scenes and symbols from myth appeared in art in tombs, temples, and amulets. Among the Jews in the Second Temple Period magical amulets became very popular. Evidence includes Latin prayers found inscribed in lead amulets from southern Scandinavia and Schleswig. These "shurik" were believed to function as magical amulets.