superstitions

Superstitions have long held a grip on human imagination, weaving threads of fear and fascination into the tapestry of our history. Today many of us no longer believe in them (or claim not to) but these often-eerie beliefs once governed the lives of our ancestors. Ancient superstitions are so ingrained in our shared psyche that even those of us who no longer believe in them often find ourselves following them. While the origins of these superstitions are fascinating, more often than not among all the supernatural folklore a practical reason can be found for the creation of these beliefs. Let’s take a look at some of ancient history's most chilling ancient superstitions and where they came from. Ancient Superstitions #1