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KomboliKomboloi is a Greek fidget toy, used to relieve stress and generally pass time. The word is formed from the greek words "kombos" (κόμπος) which means "knot" and "loi" (λόι) which describes a group of things. History There are a few theories for the origin of komboloi - It is derived from komboskoini, which is a string of knots prayer.
- It was imported from Asia Minor, during the 1922 population exchange.
- It was used to mock Turks during the Turk occupation of Greece, mimicking the 40 prayer beads the Turks were using.
- It was imposed on Greeks to remind them not to shake hands,
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