Loret is an Old French term meaning “one horn”. A combination of Latin and Greek words, lotre means “horn” or “one horn”. A British trading term, which is also an origin of the prefix. It has been used as a prefix earlier to form a section of the names of some ancient Greek and Roman gods, and is still used to form part of the names of some legendary creatures, including Moira, Sif, and the Nymph of Greek mythology. The word lotre comes from two Latin words: loretum and rules.
When translated literally from English, the meaning of lotre is “a horn or blower”. In its most commonly accepted form, lotre means a wanderer, one who has artistic skills. This may refer to a particular kind of artist, a jeweler, or a sculptor. A real hornblower is someone whose work is often displayed in public. A person who wears a lotre around his or her neck is commonly perceived as wise.
Loret comes in many shapes and sizes. They are usually simple and made of wood or horn, but sometimes metal is used. Many are made to carry a suit or a cape. Others are made to serve as talismans of protection or of amulets of valor. However they are used, voters have an important place in the tradition of magecraft, from the Middle Ages up to modern times.
Lotre horns have an important role in the making of magical cords, since they help to channel magic energy to allow the user to perform difficult feats, or to protect him or herself from enemies. They are also considered to be holy icons in some religions. For this reason, lots of lotres can be found in churches, serving as altars, or placed on walls, as icons of the church. Some have even been turned into sacred crosses.
A lotre is also made into jewelry, often to carry around as amulets, charms, or to protect people. A lotre horn is an important part of the Halloween costume of trick or treating. Also popular are clothes that are worn by youths to signify their membership in a gang or to indicate that they belong to a group that is not just for fun but for fighting and protecting.
A lotre can also be used as a musical instrument. It is possible to play it with the use of a harp or a guitar. Sometimes they are even used as instruments for classical music. They are also very important in the making of traditional Balinese antiques.