BUCKEYE SPELL
(English and American folklore)
The Legend:
The belief that carrying a buckeye would ward off rheumatism and chills was
once quite common in both countries. Another belief indigenous to the
southern United States was that the buckeye could bring good luck if it was
'spelled'. One method was to lay the buckeye between two candleholders
bearing green or white candles. The candles were lit, and an incense
burned. After the candles had gone out, the buckeye was put in a red bag as
a charm...