Zoroastrian mystics believed that cutting your hair and nails created dangerous evil energies if not buried properly
If you think your current roommate is overly dramatic about a messy bathroom, ancient mystics believed stray nail clippings literally empowered actual demons. The Vendidad texts explicitly outline how discarded hair and nails become weapons for evil spirits unless they are buried in highly specific trenches with magical incantations. Skipping your manicure routine was basically considered spiritual warfare.

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