phylactery

Either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.

A profession of faith, or religious or traditional observance; also, a reminder.

A fringe which an Israelite was required to wear as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; (by extension) any fringe or border.

Synonym of amulet (“a protective charm or ornament”).

An enchanted object used (for example, by a lich) to contain and protect the owner's soul.

A scroll with words on it depicted as emerging from a person's mouth or held in their hands, indicating what they are singing or speaking; a banderole, a speech scroll.

A list or record.

Synonym of reliquary (“a container to display or hold religious relics”).