The enigmatic Witch Balls talismans against sorcery

During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the witch hunt intensified throughout Europe.Behind any disease or unfortunate event the shadow of a power was sought supernatural .Women and men accused of witchcraft were victims of that persecution as a result of ignorance .Many died by hanging or in bonfires enabled to execute them and at the same time they purified their spirit with fire From the irrational fear of witchcraft and its consequences arose curious amulets to ward off their influence.Among them the Bottles or the enigmatic Witch Balls talismans against sorcery .

The enigmatic Witch Balls talismans against sorcery

Witch balls were used especially in England during the 17th and 18th centuries.From there the custom was exported to the English colonies in America .you were hung from the windows of the houses , placed on a glass or suspended in beams in rooms or corridors.Its purpose was to protect the house from the bad arts of witches and sorcerers.

Its appearance is similar to that of a Christmas ball although they are made of glass.The origin of this amulet is in the glass spheres that were tied to the fishing nets so that they floated.Just like in the "water test" , which was often subjected to potential witches , the balls floated in the water.If the person was a witch, undergoing the test, did not sink in the water and as the ball either , it was believed that she had power against magic danina.For that reason they were taken as a talisman to combat spells and curses.The first to use them were the sailors who began to hang the balls of the fishing nets in their homes as protection.

The enigmatic Witch Balls talismans against sorcery

More forward the balls were made of fine glass and it was important that they contained filaments inside .These crystal threads are the ones that ended the spells and curses that, attracted by the spheres of colors, they were nailed inside.In some cases the balls were filled with holy water or salt and breaking one of them was considered a bad omen.Its size was very variable, with copies of up to 18 cm.Of diameter.The most commonly used colors were green and blue .

The enigmatic Witch Balls talismans against sorcery

Historians believe that crystal balls in which the witches read the future may have their origin in these "witch balls" , although those used for divination have no filaments inside.

The enigmatic Witch Balls talismans against sorcery

Currently in many places in North America it has become a tradition to hang those colorful spheres in the windows of the houses.If you have been interested in knowing this curious custom, you may want to read the article: The mysterious old Shoes hidden in the foundations of buildings Why?.

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