Rowan Legends ------------------
An old Scottish saying goes: "Rowan tree and red thread, put the Witches to their speed." "Witches" in this case refers to malevolent magic-workers who would do harm to people.
The Rowan trees have small red berries on them in the fall. The rowan berry shows a five-pointed star—a pentagram—which is an ancient protection symbol and a modern symbol of Witchcraft.
Traditionally, pieces of the rowan tree were carried for protection. Women would wear a neck-lace made of rowan berries strung on red thread. A protective amulet can be made from two Rowan twigs tied into a cross with red wool or thread.
~ Magenta Griffith
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