Autumn, September. Photo from the series - Rowan. In the magic cults of different peoples of the world, rowan has played an important role since ancient times. The Scandinavians considered it one of the 12 sacred plants capable of resisting evil. In Ireland, a rowan stake was driven into a dead man so that he would not come to life. In Westphalia, a protector was seen in mountain ash, capable of saving from monsters.
And in other Germanic tribes, her image was associated with the image of the thunderous god Donar. Throughout Western Europe, already in the Christian era, crosses were made from plant wood as a protective talisman against evil spirits. Beads collected from berries protected their wearer from witchcraft and damage.
To this day, some communities have preserved the tradition of placing rowan branches with clusters of bright ripe berries on windowsills. It is believed that as long as the fruits do not fade, poverty and disease will not enter the house. Also, while the mountain ash is in the house, representatives of the world of the dead will not cross the threshold, capable of taking away vital energy from a person.
It is not surprising that mountain ash wine and plant branches, placed under the bed at night, used to treat in Russia hassle, depression, loss of orientation, and loss of strength. In addition, by simple conspiracies directed to the plant, they removed toothache, awakened female sexuality, and relieved infertility. Apparently, since then, rowan berries have symbolized family happiness and large families.
(Translated via Google translator from Russian)
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