by Sara C. Snider | Apr 21, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
∴ Rosemary Protection, Love, Lust, Mental Powers, Exorcism, Purification, Healing, Sleep, Youth Placed under the pillow, rosemary promotes good sleep and keeps away nightmares. Placed under the bed it protects the sleeper from harm. Hang rosemary at the door to...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 20, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
∴ Quince Protection, Love, Happiness Quince was used in worship to various deities, particularly Venus (Aphrodite for the Greek), who is often depicted with a quince in her right hand. As such, quinces are associated with love and happiness. Bridal couples in...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 19, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Fertility, Love, Sleep, Money, Luck, Invisibility Poppies are associated with sleep and death, in a relationship that dates back to ancient Greece. The flower is the symbol of Hypnos, the god of sleep, and grows in his Underworld cave along the river Lethe...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 18, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Protection, Healing, Money, Prophetic Dreams, Lust Onions were worshiped in ancient Egypt. The multiple layers symbolized eternity, and were used in funeral rites. Paintings of onions appear on the inner walls of the pyramids and within tombs. They have also been...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 17, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
∴ Nutmeg Luck, Money, Health, Fidelity Fun fact: Nutmeg is the seed of an evergreen tree native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The seed, while still in its husk, is shrouded in a lacy red covering. This covering is dried to become the spice mace. Carry a whole...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 15, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
∴ Mallow Love, Protection, Exorcism Carrying mallow will attract love. If a loved one has left you, then placing a vase of mallow outside your door or in a window will make them think of you, and they might return. Burning mallow will cleanse an area, and...
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