In 1910, Britannica confidently said: "In the near future civilization freed from the last ghost of superstition."Whether this prediction is fulfilled in our XXI century?Are we free from their power?
Dal's dictionary gives this definition of superstition: "Sue, or in vain ... in vain, in vain, in vain.""Superstition - erroneous, false and empty ... the belief in something, a belief in cause and effect, but where no causal link can not be traced."
customs of long-forgotten past?
Who among us does not know that sprinkle salt means incurring the misfortune of his head.And why superstitious people in such a situation in a hurry to throw a pinch of salt over your left shoulder?What are the origins of this custom?
Even in ancient times, people noticed preservative properties of salt, considered it a symbol of life and happiness.And it was worth a fortune.Accordingly, if accidentally spilled salt, it is the devil has beguiled.And since it was believed convenient perched behind the left shoulder of man, back and threw salt in the hope to banish impure.
If someone sneezed, we, of course, we wish that person chorus: "Good luck."You are convinced that it is just a manifestation of politeness?And here and there.A long time ago there was a belief that, sneezing, people vychihivaet his soul.And the word "bless you" somehow suspend the process.
Well, wedding and funeral ceremonies just teeming with superstition.What do I need the bride to her the happy marriage?Everything is very simple.It is necessary to decorate the wedding dress definitely something new, something to take from others and something definitely blue.If you do not execute anything, Age of happiness is not in sight.And why only now as an unhappy marriage?
Why the funeral in the past wore mourning clothes?This garment was like camouflage or disguise.So people have tried to become invisible to evil spirits, traps them in cemeteries.In Africa, the black natives daubed with white paint, so that they did not recognize my own mother.And in other countries mourners dressed up in clothes unusual colors to confuse those same spirits.That's what a trick!These and similar practices continue to evolve and now.We can already see how the coffin was placed in mobile telephones, hairdryers and boxes of chocolates.Technical progress is being made!And all this for the same - to appease someone and bribe.
And what do many students, going to the exams?Equips not only cribs, and mascots.Various rituals, something like spit, not to knock on wood, not the forehead, it is considered necessary for a successful exam.There is a sign that the exam should be written only one handle.Also, do not wash, a shave and a haircut, apparently to scare away evil spirits from themselves in the face of teachers.Everyone probably remembers a dozen such "recipes for success."
birthday cake came to us straight from the birth of Artemis.It was her first fans portrayed the cake decorated with candles.
Encyclopaedia Britannica contains the following data: "Most people admit that, deep down believe in a couple of signs, contrary to all logic."
Superstition or nevertheless common sense?
Why people do not give up superstitions to our advanced scientific age?Why continue to run away from black cats?Knock on wood?Frustrating when broken mirror?Spit over his shoulder?
1. Some explain this attachment that supposedly is our innate.But is it?The facts show that man has no innate habit of knocking on wood.People learn this custom.
2. second reason is religious beliefs.Thus, the ancient Canaanites the Greeks themselves did not think of life without the fortune-tellers, soothsayers and magicians.And the Babylonians, who were known to be gamblers, eagerly peering into the interior of the animals in hopes of seeing the answer to the famous question of all: to be or not to be.So they turned to the gods for help.
3. man was always interested in his future.And the future is always frightening."People need to believe that there are forces that protect them before the known and the unknown."
4. Another reason.Many, though they acknowledge the lack of common sense in superstitions, adhere to them.Why is that?And just in case of fire."Maybe they do not do any good, but will not interfere" - they argue.
5. For some superstition - it is an occasion to blame others for their failures.And thus throw off the effects of their actions on other people's shoulders.
6. Superstitions give a person confidence in the face of danger."Belief in the supernatural is something deeply rooted in our culture because it has become too unpredictable our world."
other words, the "superstition are tenacious as long as one is not confident to face their future" (Encyclopedia of World Book).
And what do you believe in omens?
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