The tradition of the Red Coral lucky horn

The tradition of the Red Coral lucky horn

The tradition of the lucky horn is one of the most ancient. There are evidence of the presence of the horns of the killed animals, placed in defense and protection of the housing nucleus in very ancient times.

Probably, nowadays, the fact that it is precisely the shape of the horn that is indicated as a symbol of luck and prosperity derives from a legend of Greek mythology.

In Greek mythology, in fact, it is said that Zeus, the father of the gods, was raised by the nymphs and suckled by a goat. One day while he was riding, I accidentally break a horn. The nymph Melissa took pity on the goat and lovingly cared for her wound. Zeus, therefore, to thank Melissa, took the broken horn and filled it with fruit and flowers, giving it the power to make everything its owner wish for. This is the legend of the horn of plenty or Cornucopia.

The natural shape of the coral, resembling a branch, makes it particularly suitable for transformation into the famous lucky horn.

Another property that is often attributed to it and that of favoring fertility, this too has its link with mythology. The shape of the horn is also seen as a phallic representation associated with the myth of Priapus, a god known for the length of his penis. Legend has it that Priapus, son of Aphrodite and Dionysus, was castigated because of his mother's infidelity with Zeus da Era, which gave him a grotesque appearance and enormous genitals. Priapus is considered as the god of instinct, of male sexual force and of fertility. In ancient Rome it was very common for the young brides to dedicate a prayer to Priapus on their wedding day, so that they could offer them a pleasant wedding night.

It is in the Middle Ages, however, that magical properties are attributed to it and officially becomes an amulet to the master of evil forces. By imposing the red color and the handmade manufacture to the talismasmo to ensure the desired effect.

There are also other features to which you have to be careful for it to work.

The shape is very important, the tradition wants it to be as twisted as possible, this is to symbolize life, which is never flat or easy, but rather leads us to overcome obstacles and setbacks that make the achievement of the goals even more satisfying, and to fully enjoy the best life situation achieved. So the horn must end with a magnificent tip.

Even color can not be any color but it must be red, this is probably due to the fact that red is the color of blood and in this case red coral is the most suitable material because its ramifications are reminiscent of the ramifications of the blood system.

A rule that should not be underestimated is that the croissant must be given away and not bought, this simply because it is thought that luck in general can not be bought but must come as a gift for itself.

In addition to being worn for personal protection, it can and must also be used to protect places such as: the home, the car, work and if inserted into the wallet it is also an auspice of wealth and health.

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