Exploring Folklore
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Four-Leaf Clover Uses in Faerie Folklore
Central to the plot of a short story I’m working on is a four-leaf clover found by the main character after searching through a clover patch. I can remember sitting in the grass as a child, sifting through clover leaves and blossoms, hunting for a magical four-leaf clover with which I could make a wish.…