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"text": "horseshoe, lucky horseshoe amulet"
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{ "name": "Horseshoe - Luck (Silver)" }

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lucky horseshoe - In Silver

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The lucky horseshoe is a magical symbol, perhaps the oldest, most well-known, and most cherished talisman in the world.

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Its applications are vast, from protecting and dispelling doubts to helping bring good luck and fortune.

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This horseshoe (good luck) in silver measures 2cm x 1cm.

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Symbolism of the Horseshoe

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The use of horseshoes as protective talismans originated in Europe, specifically in Ancient Greece. For the Greeks, iron was the most powerful element that protected them from all evil, and thus the horseshoe symbolized an amulet to attract positive energy and good luck.

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Furthermore, farmers placed horseshoes above the doors of houses, barns, and stables to ward off evil spirits. Additionally, because its shape resembled a crescent moon, it symbolized fertility and prosperity. Similarly, gypsies use the horseshoe as a talisman to ward off bad luck, symbolizing fortune and good luck.

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To this end, the horseshoe should be placed with the semi-circle facing down so that the points are turned up towards the sky to conserve luck. In some places, such as villages in Spain, horseshoes are placed with the points facing down, but with the same purposes, namely luck and divine protection.

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In North America, the horseshoe is one of the most common talismans symbolizing magical protection, placed above the doorways of barns and stables with the points facing down. However, it is now generally placed facing up, as a vessel or container of good luck. In Mexico, horseshoes are sold with plaques of the Saint \"San Martin Caballero\" to bring luck and protection.

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