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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Beliefs of Protection from Evil


For centuries people have tried to find a way to protect themselves from evil. A few things became popular through the centuries. Garlic is one of the most popular that comes to mind. It has been used to ward off vampires for as long as people have believed vampires exist. A string of garlic can be hung on windows and doors to keep vampires away. Also, crushed garlic smeared on keyholes or around other entrances that can’t be locked such as fireplaces will keep vampires away. It can also be worn around the neck. A string of garlic worn as a necklace will keep the vampires away from anyone. This was a popular practice when a person slept and had no other way to protect themselves.



Burning and salt are also two ways usually used in conjunction to kill off a spirit or assure it never returns. In the movie version of Shirley Jackson’s The House on Haunted Hill, a character is heard to say the house should be burned to the ground and the earth salted. This is also a widely used method in the wildly popular TV series Supernatural. Demon or spirit bodies when killed are salted and burned to make sure they do not return. I am a big fan of the show and find their new use of salt in shotgun shells a unique use of an old staple. I don’t have any myself, but if we’re ever invaded by spirits, I’ll be sure to run out and buy some shells and fill them with salt.

Religious objects have long been used to ward off evil. Since churches are blessed and considered holy ground, it is believed that no evil can enter. It makes it the perfect place to hide if one believes they are being pursued by an evil creature. Crosses are also used to ward off evil especially vampires. This belief goes back hundreds of years. Crosses are not only found in and on churches, but in many homes. It symbolizes a person’s belief in God and also many believe it protects them. Many hang one above their bed. That’s where I have mine. Silver crosses worn around the neck are popular. Not everyone who wears one believes they ward off evil. Most wear one for their religious beliefs.

Through the ages, other objects have been used for protection. Crystals, stones, coins, jewels, small statues, rings and all types of jewelry have been used for protection against many forms of evil. Crystals, stones, and jewels have been used in amulets. Whatever can be easily carried and a have a spell placed on it can be used for protection. These items are found in every culture, books, fables, tales, and stories told around campfires. Wherever people believe there is evil, there will also be a way to prevent or stop it.


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