The turtledove is attributed magical properties in European folklore. Carrying its heart in a wolf skin was said to suppress emotions, hanging its feet on a tree would prevent it from bearing fruit, and rubbing a spot with its blood mixed with water and boiled mole was believed to cause black hair to fall out.
Turtledove (Magical Properties)
Creature Types: Mythical Animal
Mythological/Cultural Origins: European
Roles/Functions in Lore: Magical Ingredient
Literary Sources/Traditions: Folk Medicine, Folklore
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Middle Ages
Attributes/Powers: magical properties
Alignments/Moral Standings: Neutral
