Unraveling the Mystery: Animal Superstitions Decoded

Описание: Black cats aren't the only animal superstition out there, the world is full of them! Good luck foxes? Pigs that tell the rain? Nah, that's too simple. Get ready because we're going to venture into the world of the unknown with these Amazing Animal Superstitions.
 
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Birds and frogs that were once human...
Maybe in your next life you could be a bird... At least this is what many ancient stories say! While it's true that the beautiful song of a bird is often seen as a sign of good fortune, indigenous tribes used to think there was a dark secret behind their songs. Many cultures say that birds are actually the souls of the dead, who fly among the living. For example, in Peru there is a legend about the Urutaú, a strange bird with a slightly frightening appearance, big mouth and a song that sounds like the cry of a soul in pain.

This is why witches do not like cattle....
How would you scare a witch away? Some would suggest garlic, others would say salt or even scissors (anyone would be afraid of someone with scissors in their hand!) However, witches don't seem to like cows, pigs or livestock in general very much... Since in the old days livestock was much more important to life in general, it's no surprise that witches wanted to attack people where it hurted the most. Fortunately some Irish and Scottish farmers found the witches' weak spot, to keep them away from their livestock, they usually hung flowers that were considered witch-proof, such as primulas or wands made from Rowan tree.


Magic chameleon dolphins (Inia geoffrensis)
Pink unicorns don't exist (or any color), but believe it or not pink dolphins are real. These endangered aquatic mammals are found in the Amazon basin, between the waters of the Orinoco River and the Amazon River. But their color is not the only strange thing about this species... Some legends tell that these dolphins were once human, and their pink color serves to attract people's attention. It is said that they can adopt the appearance of a handsome human wearing a straw hat, all with the aim of kidnapping children and seducing women, dancing with them and inviting them into the water to transform them or to impregnate them.

Dragonflies that could kill you with HUNGER
Did you know that dragons still exist? And no, we're not talking about komodo dragons, but dragons that went from being the size of buildings, to being as small as a flash drive. A Native American myth suggests that dragonflies were originally dragons. But one day, a coyote convinced them to change their shape, and when they tried to return to their original form, it was impossible. And bites are not the only way an insect can harm you...

Who wins between a hedgehog and a cow?
Do you know what a cow's worst enemy is? According to some farmers, their worst nightmare can be a simple little hedgehog. Imagine for a moment being a cow on a farm. You're a little tired from all that walking and after a good feasting on grass. You decide to take a little nap, and suddenly oh surprise! You no longer have milk to feed your young... Did someone milk her while she was sleeping?


The eagles are watching us and the indigenous people always knew it...
The gods watch over us and sometimes like to disguise themselves as birds. According to many Native American traditions, eagles are actually a form of the creator of the earth, who is at all times watching what is going on. It is also said that the feathers of an eagle possess special powers, and cannot be touched by just anyone. The feathers must be collected by an eligible Native American, and a feast is held after the feather is found.

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