Very Superstitious
June 13, 2008
Did you ever wonder where the heck these crazy superstitions come from? Like, why is Friday the 13th such a bad thing. Well, if you are like me, you do. Here are some explanations on some common superstitions.Friday the Thirteenth - The Scandinavian's believed that the number 13 was unlucky due to the mythological 12 demigods being joined by a 13th, an evil one, who brought misfortune upon humans. It was also said that Christ was crucified on Friday and the number of guests at the party of the Last Supper was 13, with the 13th guest being Judas, the traitor.
Walking under a ladder - A leaning ladder forms a triangle with the wall and ground. Triangles represent the Holy Trinity, and violating the Trinity by breaking it (walking through it) would put you in league with the devil himself.
Black Cats - In ancient Egypt, the Goddess Bast was a black, female cat. Christians, wanting to rid society of all traces of other religions, convinced the ignorant that black cats were demons in disguise and should thus be destroyed. In the process, they also destroyed the kindly ladies who cared for the cats, believing them to be witches. Being demons, a black cat crossing your path would create a barrier of evil, cutting you off from God and blocking the entrance to heaven.
Spilling Salt - Salt used to be an expensive commodity used mainly for medicinal purposes. For this reason, spillage was to be avoided at all costs. The idea that it is unlucky to do so probably stems from the belief that Judas spilt salt during the last supper. Throwing spilt salt over the left shoulder is linked to its medicinal use. If it could not be administered, the next best thing was to throw it into the eye of the evil spirits that brought sickness upon us. These spirits were thought to lurk behind your shoulder, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
A bat flying into the house
An owl hooting 3 times
3 butterflies together
Looking at the new moon over your left shoulder
A 5-leaf clover
Breaking a glass while proposing a toast
Putting a shirt on inside out
Red and white flowers together
Hearing a rooster crow at night
Cutting your nails on a Friday
Putting a hat on a bed
Getting out of bed left foot first
Violets blooming out of season
A picture falling
Breaking a mirror
Singing before breakfast
Opening an umbrella indoors
Giving away a wedding present
Stepping on cracks in the sidewalk
An itch inside your nose
Crossed knives
Seeing an owl during daylight
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