Per the [I]Golden Bough[I], mistletoe must not be cut with iron; the Druids were adamant on this point.
There is a strong connection between iron and magic in many cultures; it's almost as though it might have been universal, but forgotten in these godless times.
Nailing an iron horseshoe to a door was said to repel evil spirits or, later, to bring good luck.
Surrounding a cemetery with an iron fence was thought to contain the souls of the dead.
Burying an iron knife under the entrance to one's home was alleged to keep witches from entering.
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