Worry Beads

Worry Beads

Greeks invented "Worry Beads" (kompoloi) as a tool to de-stress. While many cultures and faiths created beads for religious purposes (Catholic Rosaries or Buddhist Mala for example) these beads aren't related to a religious practice. Greeks carry and play with them to relax or fidget.

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