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A braided cord or rope is used in Wiccan initiatory and marriage rituals (handfasting). Different colors and lengths are specified for various purposes.

The use of cords or strings in magic is very ancient, beginning with the cord magic practiced by Egyptian magicians, to the knot charms used by medieval witches to loose storms.

Knot Charm
An egyptian knot charm

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