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In traditional folk religion the egg is a powerful symbol of
fertility, purity and rebirth. It
is used in magical rituals to promote
fertility and restore virility; to
look into the future, to bring good
weather, to encourage growth of crops and
protect both cattle and children
against misfortune, especially the dread
evil eye. All over the world it
represents life and creation, fertility
and resurrection. Later customs
concerning eggs were linked with Easter.
The church did not oppose these beliefs,
though many egg customs were pre-Christian
in origin, because the egg provided a
fresh and powerful symbol of the
Resurrection and the transformation of
death into life"
(The Encyclopedia of
Religion, 1987, p.37,"Egg")
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Russian Crystal Eggs
