Another thread made me think of these animal sporrans I've seen posted. Although I don't want any for myself, I got to wondering about the historical invention of such things.

I'm also wondering if there was once (or now) any idea of there being some type of magickal or spiritual effect (or perceived purpose/effect) from wearing such animals (along similar lines to how specific animal feathers of even whole animals may have been worn for various ritualistic and spiritual purposes by many cultures). I am reminded of a shaman in a culture in the 'Americas' whose ritual outfit included dozens of dead animals of various kinds attached ... all for some spiritual/religious/shamanistic purpose.

Although I imagine most people don't consciously say they think such sporrans have some magickal or spiritual/religious purpose now, at one time there may have been something quite concrete associated with the wearing of these things.

I imagine these sporrans could have some similar magickal attachments in ages gone by.

Anyone know anything about such things?