The Mirror of Erised

A magical mirror showing the deepest desires of one's heart.

The Mirror of Erised is a magical artifact known to reveal the deepest, most desperate desire of a person's heart. The mirror shows not reality but what the viewer most desires to see. It is often described in tales as a tool that teaches a valuable lesson about the dangers of becoming obsessed with things that are unattainable or out of reach. The mirror symbolizes the idea that true happiness can often be found in accepting one's reality rather than longing for something unachievable.