<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">talismans</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>tongue stones</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>coin swords</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>amulets</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>object genres by function</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>talisman</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Works in any medium, typically of relatively small size, and usually but not always cut, engraved, or inscribed with prayers, astrological signs, or magical symbols, intended to heal or keep the bearer from harm. For talismans or other objects worn on the person, with or without inscriptions, use "amulets." ]]></note></mads>