Superstitions related to storms are a large part of many people’s lives. There are those who believe in various superstitions and basically adapt their entire lives to what these superstitions say. Some have absolutely nothing to do with science, others contain a grain of truth. What are the most popular superstitions related to storms?
Storms – why are we afraid of them?
Thunderstorms are violent, loud and rainy. They are often accompanied by strong winds and intense rainfall and even hail. We cannot forget about the main cause of stress for many people, i.e. bright, loud and dangerous lightning. The damage caused by a storm can be significant, but much of it can be avoided. The easiest way to do this is to stay at home.
Superstitions about storms – watch out for bathing in a bathtub and… a dog’s tail
However, various unpleasant situations may occur at home due to a storm. That’s why many people literally stand on their eyelashes to soften the whole phenomenon a bit. The most popular superstition is to remove all plugs from the sockets and turn off electrical appliances. However, there is a lot of truth in this. Although many of them today have protection, sometimes it is better to play safe and actually turn everything off – in the event of a power surge.
Superstitions about storms. Sour broth and turning off phones are a breeze. You know the one about the dog’s tail? photo: shutterstock / De Visu
Some people hide in the basement during a storm, pray or place candlesticks in their windows. Others refrain from bathing in the bathtub – perhaps this is due to contact with water, which, combined with electricity, is unlikely to have a beneficial effect on us. Another well-known superstition is that mirrors attract lightning. This superstition evolved in some places and it was believed that ghosts or ghosts could be seen in mirrors. Similarly to mirrors, it is also supposed to work… a dog’s tail, which, according to some, attracts lightning.
Interestingly, not all superstitions are related to fear. Some people believe, for example, that the broth turns sour during a storm. Therefore, it is worth refraining from preparing it if we know that a storm is approaching or making a different soup. It is similar in the case of pickling cucumbers. If we do this during a storm, they will probably break.
Source: Gazeta
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