The reason why Horseshoe is considered lucky is because it was originally made from iron, which also accounts for the superstitions that are associated with this object. Iron was considered magical because it was able to withstand fire and was much stronger than other metals.
Mythology of Horseshoe
The superstition acquired a further Christian twist due to a legend surrounding the 10th century saint Dunstan, who worked as a blacksmith before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury. The legend recounts that, one day, the Devil walked into Dunstan’s shop and asked him to shoe his horse. Dunstan pretended not to recognize him, and agreed to the request; but rather than nailing the shoe to the horse’s hoof, he nailed it to the Devil’s own foot, causing him great pain. Dunstan eventually agreed to remove the shoe, but only after extracting a promise that the Devil would never enter a household with a horseshoe nailed to the door.
Some believed that to hang it with the ends pointing upwards is good luck as it acts as a storage container of sorts for any good luck that happens to be floating by. Others believed that the horseshoe should be hung the other way (with the ends pointing down), as it will then release its luck to the people around it.
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Although actual horseshoe still serve a magically protective function when nailed above a door, modern horseshoe jewelry is worn not for its protective aspects but for its ‘lucky’ power.
In ancient Europe and prior to the Chaldeans, the crescent shape of the horseshoe represented the various moon goddesses, which were signs of protection, good luck, fertility and could protect against curse from the evil eye. Therefore, a horseshoe is said to bring good luck when kept as a talisman.
K18 White Gold 0.9ct Diamond Necklace
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