Lore Legends 18: Magical Objects
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Jan 8, 2024 Explore the fascinating history and significance of magical objects used for protection, including horseshoes, witch bottles, and the Hand of Glory. Learn about European witch trials, the stereotypes surrounding witches, and the connection between magic and food, such as the use of witch cakes to identify witches.
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Apotropaic Magic Explained
- Apotropaic magic uses objects like horseshoes or witch bottles to repel evil.
- These traditions blend pagan, Catholic, and secular beliefs adapting through time.
The Hand of Glory Legend
- The hand of glory is a criminal's severed hand preserved and used for magical powers.
- It supposedly puts victims to sleep and grants burglars secret night vision or invisibility.
Mother Ludlam’s Cauldron Tale
- Mother Ludlam was a kind white witch lending magical items with a two-day return policy.
- She reclaimed her stolen cauldron from the devil and kept it safe in a church.