Devil's Girdle
Devil's Girdle
Witches in medieval times were often accused of wearing "the devil's girdle," probably as a mark of allegiance to the Evil One. Magic girdles were commonly worn, and it has been suggested that the magnetic belts advertised in modern times had their origin in this practice.
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