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In many places throughout the world, horseshoes are nailed above the
doorway or carried about as a lucky charm. There are a number of their
supposed properties:
The horseshoe invokes the crescent moon or 'sacred vulva' shape of
pagan moon goddesses (Artemis, Diana, etc.), and so invites their
protection.The (usually) seven nail holes in a horseshoe invoke the traditionally
lucky number 7.Horseshoes are usually iron, and iron repels fair-folk, keeping your
house free of mischievous demons, imps, pixies, and elves.
Horseshoes are associated with blacksmiths, and smithing is considered
a lucky profession.
A witch cannot walk under a horseshoe.
If the devil gets to close to a horseshoe, he will be sucked in.
A horseshoe in your bedroom will keep
nightmares away.
Horseshoes can cure hiccups!
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