Magical white hair (part 5)

 This is the fifth and last post on the subject of white magical locks. I could've covered a lot more examples including the Marie Antoinette syndrome, where people's hair turn white very quickly after a shock. This seems a natural thing to happen with a medical explanation, and not a paranormal change. 

White animals though, even the phantom ones, are viewed as really special. There is the white stag, the sacred white buffalo, the white star lions, white ghost spirit bears, white elephants of India, white peacocks of the alchemist, white horses, white doves, and so much. These albino animals are considered symbols of purity, the otherworld, magic and even the divine. 

Looking at an albino crocodile is said to bring good luck. A beautiful white alligator called Pearl is so much what her name is. Rare and precious. It's said that dreams of albino reptiles can symbolise a lot of wisdom and strength. Native Americans are very protective of albino animals. There is a belief that anyone who hunts an albino animal will suffer the consequences.    

However when it comes to albino humans, it's a very polar reaction. Shockingly many albinos have been murdered each year because of prejudice and warped ideas. It's believed by many with negative opinions that those people born with albinism are "cursed". It doesn't help when Hollywood films have a lot of evil albino characters. 

Light elves are most certainly beings of light, although they're described as "golden haired" and not white haired. However, in Germanic myths and legends, the dark elves are considered similar to the dwarfs, if not the same, or at least underground dwelling. But in the lore of Dungeons and Dragons and Forgotten Realms, dark elves are called the "drow" with dark skin and white hair. Drow are sinister beings who live underground. However, some individual drow were known to be friendly. 

What about hair itself? Angel hair is quite mysterious and has a place in folklore. It's a silvery white substance called "angel hair" that feels sticky. Similar to cobwebs, this is like a messy tangle found over grass, in bushes and brambles. Some say it was created by spiders, but others believe it has supernatural origins.      

To find more info on Angel Hair, visit this page by Crystal Links 

For more on white and albino animal symbolism, check the page at "What is my spirit animal" HERE

I hope you all have a great weekend!

She Wolf Night