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Revision as of 06:06, 15 March 2007 by B9 hummingbird hovering (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Iron has a long and varied tradition in mythology and folkore throughout the world. The bulk of Meteorites is often iron.
Fairies and iron
Iron, particularly Cold iron, was employed as a protective substance or charm against faeries. Celtic Fae are culturally held to hold an aversion to iron or even be harmed by the touch of iron. Conversely, amongst Asian traditions, there are tales of ironworking fairy.
Meteoric Iron in Tibet
Thogcha means 'sky-iron' in Tibetan. Meteoric iron was highly prized throughout the Himalaya where it was included in sophisticated pollymetallic alloys for ritual implements.
References
- Finneran, Niall (2003). Ethiopian evil eye belief and the magical symbolism of iron working. Source: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2386/is_3_114/ai_n6118470 (accessed: Thursday, March 15, 2007)