Myths & mysteries
Why ancient European pagans buried iron blades beneath their doorsteps during the winter
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Cold iron was believed to be poison to the fae and wandering malicious entities. Burying weapons at the threshold formed a protective boundary, stopping shape-shifting forest creatures from crossing into the warmth of human homes at night.
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