Horseshoes serve a practical purpose, protecting a horses’ hooves as they go about their business. But this seemingly random object is one of the most enduring symbols of luck in the western world, dating back hundreds of years.
The notion that horseshoes are lucky items can be traced back to ancient folklore. While there are many reasons explaining why horseshoes are lucky, which we’ll discuss in this video, the most well-known explanation comes from a Christian legend from 959 AD.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Horseshoes in the Legend of St. Dunstan
01:50 - Blacksmiths and Horseshoes
02:13 - The Chaldeans of Ancient Europe
02:24 - How Were Horseshoes Used?
03:12 - Horseshoe Symbolism in Modern Cultures
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