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Tying sticks in crosses binds malicious forces

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Basic knot-tying is apparently the kryptonite of wandering chaos. Snapping two twigs together with twine was historically thought to create a binding geometric trap that forced negative entities to stop and inspect the craftsmanship.

Tying sticks in crosses binds malicious forces
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