Silver's History of Purity and Warding Off Evil
Silver's History of Purity and Warding Off Evil Advice,Art and Culture,Humor With Halloween upon us, it is time to brush up on our knowledge of which fictional monsters are susceptible to the effects of silver and the origin of many uses. Silver is often represented in folklore and contemporary fiction as an effective defense against werewolves, but vampires and many other frightful creatures are vulnerable to silver’s effects. Since ancient times, silver has been associated with purity and the moon. Ancient literature is brimming with mentions of silver and attributions to magical powers, antidotes to illnesses, lunar deities, bringing good luck, and protection against many evil spirits. The idea that silver wards off evil is used throughout Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Egyptian, and Eastern European cultures. In Greek mythology, the goddess of the Moon, Artemis, wielded silver silver-tipped bows and lances. Many cultures have associated silver with good luck and have ...