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Witch’s Ladder (English: Witch’s Ladder) is an object created by tying feathers or other items at regular intervals along a cord, commonly associated with folk magic and witchcraft. The best-known example is a feathered cord discovered in Somerset, England, and currently on display at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Although various theories exist regarding its function and origin, scholarly and folkloric debates on the object have continued since the late 19th century. The Witch’s Ladder is typically m