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191. Mountain Witch Elder
Interesting Facts
"Fans of Harry Potter may remember a reference to the tree in the popular series of books. The most powerful wand in the land was made of Elder tree wood and featured a core of Thestral tail hair. It is also known as the "Deathstick" and the "Wand of Destiny."
Long before the birth of Harry Potter, the Elder tree was used by other cultures for a variety of purposes, such as:
Ancient Greeks used the tree's roots as a laxative.
In Biblical times, Judas was thought to have hanged himself from an Elder tree.
During the Middle Ages the Elder tree was thought to house witches and cutting it down would bring bad luck.
Shakespeare referred to the Elder tree as a "symbol of grief."
In Russia, it is considered good luck to plant an Elder tree near your home as it wards off snakes."
191. Mountain Witch Elder
Interesting Facts
"Fans of Harry Potter may remember a reference to the tree in the popular series of books. The most powerful wand in the land was made of Elder tree wood and featured a core of Thestral tail hair. It is also known as the "Deathstick" and the "Wand of Destiny."
Long before the birth of Harry Potter, the Elder tree was used by other cultures for a variety of purposes, such as:
Ancient Greeks used the tree's roots as a laxative.
In Biblical times, Judas was thought to have hanged himself from an Elder tree.
During the Middle Ages the Elder tree was thought to house witches and cutting it down would bring bad luck.
Shakespeare referred to the Elder tree as a "symbol of grief."
In Russia, it is considered good luck to plant an Elder tree near your home as it wards off snakes."