Dream trap through the lens..

A mystery called a dream trap...

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Made of wood mesh and feathers dream traps are an interesting decoration for the home but in fact have a hidden meaning and are associated with ancient Indian legends. In many places in North America to this day, it is believed that every newborn should be given a dream trap to keep him..

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Is also a traditional gift at weddings to watch over the young couple...

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The tradition originates from the Indian tribes. The legend tells of an old Indian woman who when her grandson was frightened by a spider did not hurt the animal but on the contrary gave it as an example of patience and perseverance because every day she knits tirelessly..

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As a token of gratitude the spider gave her a magical silver net to protect the old woman from the evil forces of the night...

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History has survived to this day although many people today buy dream traps not because they believe in their magical value but simply because they are modern and beautiful....

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But there are those who are convinced that these amulets will really protect them from bad dreams thoughts and anxieties at night....

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In the past it was believed that for a trap to work it had to be made by the parents for the child but in today's world rarely does anyone make them themselves. Today the rule is that if you want a trap to be effective it is good to have it made by the indigenous people of North America...

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In fact dream traps are round because they embody the cycle of life.
But in addition to a net each trap has feathers hanging on it..

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They are not just a decoration but it is believed that their role is to feel good dreams and let them go to the sleeper .

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Moreover, a bird's feather is placed in the center of the net of traps, but not of any kind, but of a nocturnal one, because it is believed that only these birds have control over what happens in the dark. there are also variants that have one or several blue beads in the center instead of a feather, carrying the power to protect from bad thoughts and words..

Greetings from me
Janisa



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