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Bulla (amulet)

Imagine you have a secret treasure box. Inside that box, there is a special shiny rock that you love and want to keep it safe all the time. But sometimes you worry that someone might take that shiny rock or something bad might happen to it. That's where the bulla comes in!

A bulla is like a special necklace or amulet that you wear around your neck to keep your shiny rock safe. It's made of special materials like clay, metal, or leather, and they are often decorated with beautiful designs that make them look pretty.

People have been wearing bullas for a very long time, even before there were watches or cell phones to keep their special things safe. It was believed that wearing a bulla would protect you from evil spirits and bring you good luck.

So, like your secret treasure box, a bulla is a special way to keep things or people safe and protected. It's a magic charm that you can hold on to and feel safe in knowing that your special shiny rock is always with you and won't go missing.
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