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10 of the most common superstitions
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Have you ever thought about how an important role in our lives play a superstition? It all starts from childhood when black cats seem real devil incarnate, we constantly run across the road, and a neighbor with an empty bucket automatically becomes a witch, a meeting which does not bode well. And who does not put a nickel into the boot, in the vain hope of getting control of the top five? Growing up, we did not believe in omens, it is not important things begin Monday, and especially do not celebrate forty years. For luck. Bad.
Especially a lot of will, seemingly without reason prohibiting certain actions.
So let's see, where did we come to all these weird, and often ridiculous superstition? Why can not ...
1. Why can not anything to do on Friday, the 13th?
The belief in a horrible day, Friday 13th allegedly emerged from the loose interpretation of the Old Testament. Supposedly this day Cain killed his brother Abel. Over time, this legend has acquired a huge amount of speculation, making the figure 13 in a terrible sign of the troubles and misfortunes. For example, in the Last Supper we counted 13 participants, and the betrayal of Judas was first mentioned in the 13th chapter of the Gospel.
Over time, the fear of 13 has only worsened. For example, Franklin Roosevelt never traveled on the 13th, some hospitals do not have the 13 th Chamber, and in some hotels the 13th floor. And in a family where there are thirteen children, one of them will grow up a criminal.
2. Why can not transmit anything over the threshold?
Say, well, do not you know people who never say hello, and especially not transmit anything over the threshold? What do you think, from this strange superstition come from?
The thing is that in ancient times the ashes of their ancestors kept under the threshold of the house, and to disturb them, passing anything through the door, it was considered extremely dangerous.
That is why one can not sit on the threshold, which is still considered to be the boundary between two worlds - a safe house and a hostile world, or of worse - the world of the living and the world of the dead.
3. Why can not we go back to the halfway?
This superstition is also related to a threshold and that its function boundaries between worlds. Unable to reach the target, the man returns home weakened, and it is on the threshold of the border, it can wait for anything - from unnecessary anxiety offended spirits of ancestors, to entities that wanted to seep into our world. To counteract failures, to draw back, leaving again, is worth a look in the mirror, capable of doubling the strength and energy of the person.
4. Why can not give a clock
Even now, in our enlightened age, such a gift as a watch is considered undesirable. Why?
This belief has come to us from China, where it is considered as if to get a gift is considered to be an invitation to watch the funeral. We also believed that donated the clock will count down the period of friendship with the man, and then take the time to rest his life. In addition, the clock are sharp objects that, together with the stitching, to give is not recommended to avoid quarrels and mutual resentment.
To counteract the ravages of hours, you need to ask them for a coin - then it will be assumed that you do not watch presented and sold.
5. Why can not celebrate forty years?
Forty years - only an anniversary, but decided to celebrate, especially for men
At the heart of this tradition is the concept of communication numeral "forty" with death.
Presumably, this is due to the fact that back in the Kievan Rus was made "to verify the dead" on the imperishable, and in the XVII century period, upon which the relics of incorruptibility, was set at 40 days. Therefore, the number "forty" directly associated with funerals. Especially since it is "in tune" with the memorial, the fortieth day after the death, and indeed, in all religions it is considered fatal
Accordingly, one who celebrates the fortieth anniversary - does not show proper respect to any dead, nor to his death, and thus incurs the disease, failure, and even death. 6. Why can not I just go out and have to "sit on the track»?
This sign is based on the belief pradavney people in good and evil spirits that govern the world. It was believed that domestic spirits cling to the man, preventing him on the road and trying to bring back, so the road is not good. Sitting in front of a long journey, the spirits can be fooled - they think if no one anywhere is not going, and lose vigilance. This means that you can hit the road will be without excess "baggage". By the way, the sign in common with a ban on returning to the floor of the road. Spirits may be angry that they had been deceived, and cause further mischief on the road.
Especially, there are signs of this practical explanation - before a long journey is always helpful to sit down, put in order thoughts and more time to think things through.
7. Why can not I have a knife?
They say if you have a knife, become angry. Why is that? The thing is that this knife is familiar to us the ancient and rich history.
Knife - one of the first and the main instruments of protection and human food production and therefore from the very beginning of time, it was not just a piece of metal, and the subject of having a sacred significance.
The knife was considered not only tools, but also an instrument of protection - both the real dangers, and from every kind of evil. Such an important magic item demanded special treatment, and was used only after special rituals. There with him - meant to offend the spirits, which make a person angry and aggressive.
Besides, this way you can cut yourself corny.
8. Why can not pick up anything at the crossroads?
Crossroads has always been a mystical place where literally crossed worlds - ours and invisible. At the crossroads spends a lot of rituals, which are not always focused on the good and justice. Many people passing through the intersection, said if there feeling strange anxiety. It is likely that the effect of the power of auto-suggestion comes, maybe not ...
It is believed, though if "translate" the illness or misfortune on some thing and throw it to the intersection, it will take away the evil spirits. It is in order to not take other people's troubles, and does not cost anything to pick up at intersections, because the more expensive the item found there, the more serious misfortune or disease, mixed by her.
9. Why can not I go to a shoe?
This omen observe at all times. Old people say that if a person allows himself to go to a shoe or a sneaker, it is too early to become an orphan. Even the Bible says, "Every creature on the pair." Shoes have always symbolized unity. Two shoes - a pair. Disconnecting a pair of shoes, you disconnect those who gave you life. And these are your parents. Gender trouble, if your parents are not living together has developed, and they simply disperse. And if the family of true love, then nothing but death can sever a loving heart.
10. Why after sunset you can not take out the garbage.
This is probably the most popular men omen) In principle, everyone knows it, but not everyone know her roots.
Firstly it is believed that if take out the trash after sunset, you will walk on the gossip, and no wonder - with what joy would make the house something under cover of darkness? After neighbors bdyat pereminut not discuss why you so hide your trash. More people say that, taking out the garbage at night, you take out the money from the house, but it defies logical explanation completely. Another explanation is related to the belief in good and evil spirits. To the good spirits went into the house at night (of course to protect the household from evil spirits), you need to prepare for their visit and learn from home all dirty. Who did not, that was late, and the sense in taking out the trash, respectively, and no.
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Have you ever thought about how an important role in our lives play a superstition? It all starts from childhood when black cats seem real devil incarnate, we constantly run across the road, and a neighbor with an empty bucket automatically becomes a witch, a meeting which does not bode well. And who does not put a nickel into the boot, in the vain hope of getting control of the top five? Growing up, we did not believe in omens, it is not important things begin Monday, and especially do not celebrate forty years. For luck. Bad.
Especially a lot of will, seemingly without reason prohibiting certain actions.
So let's see, where did we come to all these weird, and often ridiculous superstition? Why can not ...
1. Why can not anything to do on Friday, the 13th?
The belief in a horrible day, Friday 13th allegedly emerged from the loose interpretation of the Old Testament. Supposedly this day Cain killed his brother Abel. Over time, this legend has acquired a huge amount of speculation, making the figure 13 in a terrible sign of the troubles and misfortunes. For example, in the Last Supper we counted 13 participants, and the betrayal of Judas was first mentioned in the 13th chapter of the Gospel.
Over time, the fear of 13 has only worsened. For example, Franklin Roosevelt never traveled on the 13th, some hospitals do not have the 13 th Chamber, and in some hotels the 13th floor. And in a family where there are thirteen children, one of them will grow up a criminal.
2. Why can not transmit anything over the threshold?
Say, well, do not you know people who never say hello, and especially not transmit anything over the threshold? What do you think, from this strange superstition come from?
The thing is that in ancient times the ashes of their ancestors kept under the threshold of the house, and to disturb them, passing anything through the door, it was considered extremely dangerous.
That is why one can not sit on the threshold, which is still considered to be the boundary between two worlds - a safe house and a hostile world, or of worse - the world of the living and the world of the dead.
3. Why can not we go back to the halfway?
This superstition is also related to a threshold and that its function boundaries between worlds. Unable to reach the target, the man returns home weakened, and it is on the threshold of the border, it can wait for anything - from unnecessary anxiety offended spirits of ancestors, to entities that wanted to seep into our world. To counteract failures, to draw back, leaving again, is worth a look in the mirror, capable of doubling the strength and energy of the person.
4. Why can not give a clock
Even now, in our enlightened age, such a gift as a watch is considered undesirable. Why?
This belief has come to us from China, where it is considered as if to get a gift is considered to be an invitation to watch the funeral. We also believed that donated the clock will count down the period of friendship with the man, and then take the time to rest his life. In addition, the clock are sharp objects that, together with the stitching, to give is not recommended to avoid quarrels and mutual resentment.
To counteract the ravages of hours, you need to ask them for a coin - then it will be assumed that you do not watch presented and sold.
5. Why can not celebrate forty years?
Forty years - only an anniversary, but decided to celebrate, especially for men
At the heart of this tradition is the concept of communication numeral "forty" with death.
Presumably, this is due to the fact that back in the Kievan Rus was made "to verify the dead" on the imperishable, and in the XVII century period, upon which the relics of incorruptibility, was set at 40 days. Therefore, the number "forty" directly associated with funerals. Especially since it is "in tune" with the memorial, the fortieth day after the death, and indeed, in all religions it is considered fatal
Accordingly, one who celebrates the fortieth anniversary - does not show proper respect to any dead, nor to his death, and thus incurs the disease, failure, and even death. 6. Why can not I just go out and have to "sit on the track»?
This sign is based on the belief pradavney people in good and evil spirits that govern the world. It was believed that domestic spirits cling to the man, preventing him on the road and trying to bring back, so the road is not good. Sitting in front of a long journey, the spirits can be fooled - they think if no one anywhere is not going, and lose vigilance. This means that you can hit the road will be without excess "baggage". By the way, the sign in common with a ban on returning to the floor of the road. Spirits may be angry that they had been deceived, and cause further mischief on the road.
Especially, there are signs of this practical explanation - before a long journey is always helpful to sit down, put in order thoughts and more time to think things through.
7. Why can not I have a knife?
They say if you have a knife, become angry. Why is that? The thing is that this knife is familiar to us the ancient and rich history.
Knife - one of the first and the main instruments of protection and human food production and therefore from the very beginning of time, it was not just a piece of metal, and the subject of having a sacred significance.
The knife was considered not only tools, but also an instrument of protection - both the real dangers, and from every kind of evil. Such an important magic item demanded special treatment, and was used only after special rituals. There with him - meant to offend the spirits, which make a person angry and aggressive.
Besides, this way you can cut yourself corny.
8. Why can not pick up anything at the crossroads?
Crossroads has always been a mystical place where literally crossed worlds - ours and invisible. At the crossroads spends a lot of rituals, which are not always focused on the good and justice. Many people passing through the intersection, said if there feeling strange anxiety. It is likely that the effect of the power of auto-suggestion comes, maybe not ...
It is believed, though if "translate" the illness or misfortune on some thing and throw it to the intersection, it will take away the evil spirits. It is in order to not take other people's troubles, and does not cost anything to pick up at intersections, because the more expensive the item found there, the more serious misfortune or disease, mixed by her.
9. Why can not I go to a shoe?
This omen observe at all times. Old people say that if a person allows himself to go to a shoe or a sneaker, it is too early to become an orphan. Even the Bible says, "Every creature on the pair." Shoes have always symbolized unity. Two shoes - a pair. Disconnecting a pair of shoes, you disconnect those who gave you life. And these are your parents. Gender trouble, if your parents are not living together has developed, and they simply disperse. And if the family of true love, then nothing but death can sever a loving heart.
10. Why after sunset you can not take out the garbage.
This is probably the most popular men omen) In principle, everyone knows it, but not everyone know her roots.
Firstly it is believed that if take out the trash after sunset, you will walk on the gossip, and no wonder - with what joy would make the house something under cover of darkness? After neighbors bdyat pereminut not discuss why you so hide your trash. More people say that, taking out the garbage at night, you take out the money from the house, but it defies logical explanation completely. Another explanation is related to the belief in good and evil spirits. To the good spirits went into the house at night (of course to protect the household from evil spirits), you need to prepare for their visit and learn from home all dirty. Who did not, that was late, and the sense in taking out the trash, respectively, and no.
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