Which preposition to use with talismans

of Occurrences 24%

The talismans of the Samothracians, so famous of old, were pieces of iron formed into certain images, and set in rings.

against Occurrences 13%

Poisonous plants, again, from their deadly properties, have been held in the same repute; and it is a very common practice among American Indians to hang a small bag containing poisonous herbs around the neck of a child, "as a talisman against diseases or attacks from wild beasts."

to Occurrences 4%

36 May the enchantment cause this talisman to the desert among the wild beasts to go forth.

on Occurrences 4%

It acts as a talisman on the inmost feelings of the soul, and excites them to activity; which should be the constant aim of all persons engaged in the important work of education.

in Occurrences 4%

Parisian, German, Russian, Hindu, Japanese, Chinese industry is as much at your service here, if you have the all-compelling talisman in your pocket, as in Paris, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Benares, Yokohama, or Peking.

from Occurrences 2%

"Don't you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" Her husband drew the talisman from pocket, and then all three burst into laughter as the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm.

for Occurrences 1%

Then, as she wondered if he were a man Like other men, or priest in knightly garb, He spoke of her rich jewels with delight And worldly wisdom, telling her the tale Of many jewelled mysteries she wore "In the far East, the sapphire stone is held To be the talisman for Love and Truth, So is it fitly placed upon your robe; It is the stone of stones to girdle you" "A man, indeed," she thought, "but not like men.

down Occurrences 1%

And that morning he had thrown the talisman down a disused well in the garden.

by Occurrences 1%

We could like to see both the church and the schools of Mr. Brown full; he has our best wishes in this respect; and we hope he may find some talisman by which the difficulty will be satisfactorily solved.

at Occurrences 1%

"Thou hast undergone every trial," pronounced the seventh goblin; "thou hast won the right to enter the treasury of the treasurer of all things, and to choose from it any one talisman at thy liking.

in Occurrences 1%

"I have come," said the student, "for the talismans in thy keeping, to the choice among which I have entitled myself.

Which preposition to use with  talismans