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Illustration by Wynne Rodgers
People believed clean water they found was a gift from the gods, and would leave shrines and coins for said gods.
Illustration by Wynne Rodgers
Getting a lucky rabbit’s foot is harder than going to a gift shop, one needs to kill the rabbit on a full moon, over a criminal’s grave in order for its left foot to be a lucky charm.
Illustration by Wynne Rodgers
Knocking on wood is considered a way to ensure luck is on your side, since oak wood was thought to house spirits and dryads that would help those who came to their homes.
Illustration by Wynne Rodgers
Hanging horseshoes held luck in one’s home as the iron these shoes were forged from can withstand and protect from fire.
Illustration by Wynne Rodgers
Ancient Romans believed that mirrors were an extension of one’s self, and thus breaking one would break that person’s health and soul, which rejuvenates in a 7 year cycle.
Illustration by Wynne Rodgers
Due to black cats being witch’s familiars, the Pope once banned cats from living in Italy, leading to the spread of the Black Plague.
Illustration by Wynne Rodgers
Since ancient times, many cultures including Catholics believed owls are omens of ill fortune and death.

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