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==Silver in Folklore== | ==Silver in Folklore== | ||
Silver, considered a metal of purity, is often portrayed in folk tales and modern fiction alike as an effective weapon against [[vampire]]s, [[werewolf|werewolves]], and other evil creatures. Silver nails driven into a coffin lid were thought to prevent evil spirits from rising.<ref>[http://www.zerotime.com/night/destroy.htm Destroying Vampires]</ref> Silver is also used a great deal in witchcraft, and is usually worn by participants in modern Wiccan rituals.<ref>''The Witch Book: The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neo-Paganism'', by Raymond Buckland, Visible Ink Press, 2002</ref> | Silver, considered a metal of purity, is often portrayed in folk tales and modern fiction alike as an effective weapon against [[vampire]]s, [[werewolf|werewolves]], and other evil creatures. Silver nails driven into a coffin lid were thought to prevent evil spirits from rising.<ref>[http://www.zerotime.com/night/destroy.htm Destroying Vampires]</ref> Silver is also used a great deal in witchcraft, and is usually worn by participants in modern Wiccan rituals.<ref>''The Witch Book: The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neo-Paganism'', by Raymond Buckland, Visible Ink Press, 2002</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 13:39, May 6, 2011
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Silver is a chemical element. It is a precious metal which has been used as money. Silver is found natively in nature and may be mined underground.
Silver in Folklore
Silver, considered a metal of purity, is often portrayed in folk tales and modern fiction alike as an effective weapon against vampires, werewolves, and other evil creatures. Silver nails driven into a coffin lid were thought to prevent evil spirits from rising.[1] Silver is also used a great deal in witchcraft, and is usually worn by participants in modern Wiccan rituals.[2]
Gallery
Silver sample
References
- ↑ Destroying Vampires
- ↑ The Witch Book: The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neo-Paganism, by Raymond Buckland, Visible Ink Press, 2002
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