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This Lucky Horseshoe should be an easy cut. It is 6.5" wide and a little over 8" tall.
The lucky horseshoe has a rich history and several origin stories that explain its association with good luck and protection. Here are a few notable ones:
The Blacksmith and the Devil: An Irish Tale
One popular story comes from Ireland. It tells of a blacksmith who was working in his shop when the devil appeared and demanded a pair of horseshoes *. The clever blacksmith nailed a red-hot horseshoe to the devil's hoof, causing him immense pain. The devil, in agony, swore never to enter a place with a horseshoe again *. Thus, hanging a horseshoe over the entrance of a house became a way to ward off evil spirits.
The Power of Iron
In ancient times, iron was believed to have magical properties that could drive away evil. Horseshoes, being made of iron, naturally became protective talismans *. Folklore from the time was filled with tales of mischievous fairies and mystical creatures, and iron horseshoes were thought to keep them at bay.
The Significance of 7
Horseshoes typically have seven holes, and the number seven is considered lucky in many cultures. It appears frequently in nature and life, such as in the seven continents, seven seas, and seven days of the week *. This association with the number seven enhances the horseshoe's lucky aura.
Saint Dunstan and the Devil
Another version of the story involves Saint Dunstan, an English bishop in the 900s. According to the tale, the devil once asked Dunstan to shoe his horse **. Dunstan nailed the horseshoe on so tightly that the devil was in great pain and promised never to enter a place with a horseshoe again.
Modern Traditions
Today, horseshoes are often hung over doorways with the ends pointing up to keep good luck from spilling out, or with the ends pointing down to shower blessings on those who pass beneath.
The lucky horseshoe remains a popular symbol of good fortune and protection, with its origins deeply rooted in folklore and history.
* people.howstuffworks.com
** https://blindpigandtheacorn.com/
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