A series of actions or behaviors performed in a specific order, often with symbolic meaning. Rituals can be religious or secular, simple or complex, and can be performed individually or in groups.

A symbol, often of an individual person or spirit, or of an organization or hierarchy, that carries or contains power attributed to the individual or organization it represents. this power can be authoritative or actual, a symbol of power or the power itself.

Visual symbol that indicates something specific or carries a greeting or message.

A thing, usually an image or act but can be any item or attribute of an item, that quickly, clearly, and coherently represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Symbol is x that represents y.

A magic item or object that is charged with certain powers and may be deployed by thought, verbal command, or other trigger. Distinct from amulet in that a talisman must be triggered or activated to use its magic.

a construct formed in large part unconsciously with some assistance from our conscious efforts, and it encompasses one’s overarching beliefs about the nature of magic, the existence of supernatural forces or entities, the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms, how these different “parts” of reality function, and so forth.