Protection Against Faeries

• Ancient churchyard mold
• Bells
• The Bible
• Bread
• Burning of thorns on top of a faery will release captive children
• Cross or Crucifix
• Daisy chains
• Flax on the floor
• Holy places
• Iron
• A knife under the pillow
• Rowan and red thread
• Running water
• Salt
• Shoes placed with toes pointing away from the bed
• A sock under the bed
• St. John's wort
• Stones with holes (to protect horses)
• Turning clothes inside-out
• A twig of broom

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