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Garlic is present in the [[folklore]] of many cultures. In Europe, many cultures have used garlic for protection or [[white magic]], perhaps owing to its reputation in [[folk medicine]]. | Garlic is present in the [[folklore]] of many cultures. In Europe, many cultures have used garlic for protection or [[white magic]], perhaps owing to its reputation in [[folk medicine]]. Central European folk beliefs considered garlic a powerful ward against [[demon]]s, [[werewolf|werewolves]], and [[vampire]]s. To ward off vampires, garlic could be worn, hung in windows, or rubbed on chimneys and keyholes. | ||
In the foundation myth of the ancient Korean kingdom of [[Gojoseon]], eating nothing but 20 cloves of garlic and a bundle of [[Artemisia princeps|Korean mugwort]] for 100 days let a [[Ungnyeo|bear be transformed into a woman]]. | In the foundation myth of the ancient Korean kingdom of [[Gojoseon]], eating nothing but 20 cloves of garlic and a bundle of [[Artemisia princeps|Korean mugwort]] for 100 days let a [[Ungnyeo|bear be transformed into a woman]]. | ||