You’ve probably seen it in old movies… An iron horseshoe nailed above a doorway, often facing upwards like a smile.

But have you ever asked yourself: Why a horseshoe? Why not a Bible, a charm, or a cowrie shell?

According to a long-held superstition:

“Horseshoes bring good luck, and protect the home from evil.”

💫 Some say the U-shape traps good energy and keeps it from spilling out. 🔥 Others believe iron itself repels witches, spirits, and bad vibes. 🔨 And there’s even a medieval legend where a blacksmith nailed a shoe to the Devil’s hoof, and made him promise never to enter any house with a horseshoe.

In parts of Nigeria, iron objects are sacred.

In India, they’re used at shop entrances to ward off poverty.

And some traditions say the shoe must face upwards, or else the luck will “spill out.”

So… is it all just myth and metal? Or is there something deeper going on?

🎥 This video breaks down this strange but widespread belief, where it came from, why people still follow it today, and how ancient superstition still influences modern minds. youtu.be/1sxDibniw-g