Othello
Othello believes his mothers handkerchief is magical because
Othello 3.4
Othello 3.4
Othello explains that an Egyptian sorceress gave it to his mother telling her that it would always make her desirable and keep her husband loyal. If she lost it, her husband would leave her. Othello's mother gives the handkerchief to Othello before she dies to give it to the woman he falls in love with.