Fantasy tropes: fear of cold iron. A prejudice from Africa?

Lew · 21st September 2010, 09:36 PM

I think that in certain tribes women are not allowed near the forged or are allowed to touch iron weapons. Something to do with child bearing I think?

David · 21st September 2010, 10:37 PM

I believe that a similar mythology about the magical properties of iron extents pretty much around the globe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_in_folklore

21st September 2010, 09:36 PM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I think that in certain tribes women are not allowed near the forged or are allowed to touch iron weapons. Something to do with child bearing I think?

21st September 2010, 10:37 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,229	I believe that a similar mythology about the magical properties of iron extents pretty much around the globe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_in_folklore