People from time immemorial believed in the power of various amulets and amulets. Today, they are still used to protect homes, family members, businesses, etc. from various negative influences. Among such protective equipment is the so-called dream catcher - a talisman that protects the sleep of its owner.
What is a dream catcher for?
According to a legend that came from Indian tribes, a dream catcher protects people from evil spirits and nightmares during a night's rest. This amulet is a spider web, woven from threads, originally from reindeer veins, and stretched over a wooden or plastic hoop. Bird feathers, as well as various beads, beads, etc. are used as decorative elements that decorate the dream catcher. The amulet is hung over the head of a sleeping person - it is believed that all bad dreams, nightmares that come from outside are stuck in his web, and good dreams pass unhindered.
An old legend about the history of the dream catcher
There are various legends describing the history of the dream catcher. So, according to one of them, an elder of the ancient Indian people of the Lakota appeared on the mountain a sage under the guise of a spider. He began to tell the Indian about the essence of human existence, that a person, being born and dying, closes the circle of his earthly existence. At the same time, the spider bent the willow twig, giving it the outline of a circle, and began to connect its contours with thin rows of graceful cobwebs.
According to the wise spider, there are many paths in the life of every person - both right and wrong. The spider web is a perfect circle with a hole in the center. Everything good that happens to a person will pass through this center, and evil will get entangled in a web and disappear when the sun rises.
According to legend, it was after this meeting that first the Indians, and then other peoples, began to make dream catchers from improvised means and hang them over the cradles of their children in order to protect the little ones from everything bad.
Dreamcatcher's current use
This talisman began to gain popularity in the 60-70s. last century on the wave of the spread of various mystical movements and trends. Now it can be found in stores throughout Europe in a wide variety of designs, the most expensive samples are made even using precious stones.
There are many master classes on the Internet that teach everyone the simple manufacture of this amazing amulet. If you have a desire to make this amulet with your own hands, you will need very little materials and time, but as a result you will get a real amulet charged with your personal energy. It can be presented to friends who are fond of esotericism and mysticism, or left in your own home to protect you and your loved ones while you sleep.
