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RAYAT SHIKSHAN SANSTHA VITA HIGHSCHOOL

SUBJECT TEACHER: Miss-Maner R.R

SUBJECT ENGLISH

STANDARD: 7 th

TOPIC NAME: Superstitions

Superstitions Saying "God Bless You" following a sneeze - Elizabethans believed that the devil could enter your body when you opened your mouth to sneeze - the blessing warded off the Devil An eclipse was seen as an omen of evil

Superstitions . It was unlucky for a black cat to cross your path ( Black is the color associated with evil magic and a cat was strongly associated with a witch's familiar The 'seventh son of a seventh son' was believed to possess supernatural powers

Superstitions It was unlucky to keep the feather of a peacock ( the eye-shape on the feathers of peacocks were seen as the 'Evil-eye') Pin bay leaves to your pillow on the Eve of St Valentine, one at each corner and one in the middle and you will then dream of your future husband

Superstitions . Touch wood to guard against bad luck. This Celtic superstition dates back to the Dark Ages when it was believed that a tree possessed magical powers Not to walk under ladders - considered bad luck as ladders are associated with the gallows and executions

Superstitions . Shoes on a table - If you put shoes on a table it was very bad luck - inviting an imminent death Spilling Salt or pepper - Seen as bad luck - the cost of these spices were extremely expensive during the Elizabethan era

Witchcraft Superstitions Witches were also believed to live alone in an isolated area like a house in the woods. Witches were known to keep animals that were there “familiars.” Animals such as cats, frogs, pigs, ravens, goats, wolves, goose, crows, bats, and mice. Witches also created magic potions over a cauldron.