Ever since man could tie a knot they have held a fascination that has inspired works of art appeared in literature and where even used in religious practice some still to this day. The religious references of knot appear in nearly all religions including:- Catholic – it was traditional when calling on a saint a catholic would tie a knot which is said to bind the saint to the person until was requested had been completed. Islam – in Islam Mohammed was cured by a knot and would of died due to the curse. The finding and un-knotting the knot breaks the curse saving Mohammed’s life In Islam tying a knot in the beard would protect from the evil eye. And while at sea knots would be tied to end strong and violent winds. It is also forbidden to have any knots in clothing if your visiting Mecca. Buddhist – according to The Penguin Dictionary buying prescription drugs online without a prescription of Symbols (Penguin Dictionaries). the untying of a knot is referred as a “process of libation” Hinduism – Knot are commonly associated with the gods of death. Even in historical societies and cultures knot have appeared and been used, drawn and wrote about. knot have also played a major part in their mythologies. On of the most well know mythologies regarding knots is the Fate the weavers, knotters and cutters of the threads of life giving rise to the idea that tying two bits of sting together was a symbol of a union.
