Old European buildings sometimes contain carved “witch marks”. This marks were apotropaic symbols intended to turn away harm. Protection was literally built into the walls.

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Naturally holed stones were called hag stones or adder stones. Folklore said looking through one might reveal what ordinary eyes could not see.

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A feather-woven cord found in a Somerset attic became known as a “witch’s ladder.” Its true purpose remains debated—a perfect example of how mystery becomes folklore.

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