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15 Weird Ways People Tried to Survive the Black Plague

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7. Carrying Lucky Charms and Amulets

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In a world ruled by fear and uncertainty, many people turned to charms, amulets, and religious relics for protection. Some wore small bags containing written prayers, while others clung to dried toads or bones as magical defenses against the plague. Though these items couldn’t stop the disease, they offered a sense of hope and control during chaotic times. Read about magic in medieval medicine

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