Souvenirs bring Misfortune - Superstition or True?

Who believe that some souvenirs brought from travels may bring bad luck? All this superstition, you say, and is likely to be right. But it turns out, all over the world there are so many people who believe that some souvenirs bring bad luck and even unhappiness. In many forums on the Internet are waging a fierce debate whether or not these items are cursed or believe in it just naive. We have compiled a list of the most talked about gifts, which according to Internet users jinxed.

Pieces of lava rock and sand from Hawaii.

Legend has it that, taking away from the island as a souvenir Hawaiian land, you overtake the curse of Pele. Pele is a Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, which, according to mythology, created this holy land. Anyone who will take with them pieces of land, waiting dire consequences: failure, fire, disease, and even death of loved ones. Therefore, no one in Hawaii seems strange that many tourists are sent back "Hawaiian souvenirs." Even the Department of Tourism in Hawaii urges not to "dismantle" the island, however, basing his request on rational arguments - the protection of wildlife.

 

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Dzi stones from Tibet.

These decorated with agate stones are of particular value in Tibet. Once they were even used as a means of payment. According to the beliefs of the peoples of Tibet, these stones to protect their owners from evil spirits and bring them happiness, health, love, wealth, etc. In some regions, it is believed that it is a gift of the gods. However, to buy original stone Dzi is now almost impossible, and those that can be bought in Nepal and Tibet it's likely a fake. They do local shamans to make, and many Internet users have warned that these stones can cause evil spirits (of course, it is necessary to believe in them)

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Venetian masks.

Have you ever felt that these beautiful masks are not only pleasing to the eye, but also cause a strange feeling of anxiety? It's just psychology: the mask gives a sense of anonymity to its owner, while watching him do not know who is actually hiding behind it. However, many people believe that such poppies bring bad luck. A similar superstition also applies to African masks. They are believed to possess the power of evil, as Africans use them in their magical rituals.

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Peacock feathers.

Many believe that the colorful peacock feathers bring bad luck to their owners. It is not known where it came from this superstition, because the cultures of many countries peacock are a symbol of rebirth and immortality, and in India is a divine being. Despite this, many online forums is widely believed that this bird feathers bring bad luck.

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Egyptian cartouches.

Cartouches of Egyptian hieroglyphic texts called oval frame names of the pharaohs. Today, as souvenir cartouches with your name written in hieroglyphs can buy anyone. However, buying a souvenir, we must remember that it is impossible to give a loved one a cartouche with his name. Cartouches can only be exchanged. Otherwise, the recipient of such a gift is waiting for some disaster. Rest in Egypt; remember that it is better not to buy statues of Egyptian gods as a souvenir, as it is believed that they also bring bad luck.

 

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Pearls.

To my surprise, it turned out that beautiful pearl also brings bad luck. It is not known how and why did this superstition, but on the forums, users are advised not to acquire jewelry made of pearls. It is believed that it is better not to give such jewelry and not to accept a gift. It is believed that a pearl necklace on your wedding day will bring bad luck. You also can not wear a even number of pearls.

 

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Porcelain dolls from Japan.

On porcelain dolls from Japan on the internet turns a lot of legends. Some believe that they bring good luck, while others misfortune. In ancient times, such dolls attributed magical power, and during special ceremonies on them "transferred" the sins of the people, and then drowned in the river. It is believed that the porcelain dolls that are faithful to the church, for sure will bring them misfortune and neudachu. Mozhet be you know about some other souvenirs bearing failure and unhappiness? Share with us by writing about it in the comments.

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