Don’t Meddle With the Fairies: A Buried-Alive Stunt and the Ancient Traditions Behind Ireland’s Fairy Forts
An old black-and-white Irish television clip stopped me in my tracks. A man was being interviewed about digging a grave
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Not a Puppet. Decorum Matters
Myth
Venus: The Planet of Love, Mystery, and Power
one of the most captivating celestial bodies in the night sky. Often mistaken for a star, it is the brightest planet visible from Earth and has inspired myths, legends, and astrological insights for millennia. Known by many names, from the Morning Star to Earth’s Twin, Venus embodies love, beauty, and duality.
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The “Bracelet of Nine Irons” has a deep-rooted history in Irish folklore and tradition, particularly related to the use of iron as a protective and luck-bringing material.
The tradition of the Nine Irons bracelet stems from 19th-century Ireland where blacksmiths were often commissioned to create these amulets. The bracelet was believed to bring good luck, avert sickness, counter spells, and ward off mischievous or malignant spirits. Iron was seen as an antidote to evil, believed to protect against demons and fairies.
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