A sign to break a mirror or my light, a mirror

Formed over the centuries, the relationship between a mirror and a person has resulted in signs and superstitions, characterizing their special relationship.

• In ancient Egypt, the mirror was endowed with magical power, it was the subject of rituals and fortune-telling.
• Slavic mythology considers the mirror a gift of the servant of the master of darkness, so that a person does not feel lonely. Perhaps, and the signs of the people are formed - to break the mirror - then offend the master, wait for punishment.
• In Germany, infants were washed in front of a mirror so that they would start talking faster.
• In Russia, on the contrary, it was considered unacceptable to bring infants to the mirrors, so as not to frighten the baby.
• The Chinese believe that a mirror can treat and cope with illnesses. But they also have a badge to break a mirror is a bad omen.
• The Japanese revered mirrors, putting them on a par with treasures such as a sword, a throne and three pearls (knowledge, courage and mercy). If the Japanese dreamed of giving birth to twins, then during pregnancy before going to bed she looked in the mirror.
• In Syria, so that the head does not hurt, they look at their reflection in the mirror after they leave the bath.
• With the help of a mirror, the Hindus drove away evil spirits, for this purpose, clothes were decorated with small fragments of mirrors, necessarily carefully polished.
• In English folklore, the tradition of sitting in front of a mirror on the day of Saint Agnes has been preserved, in order to see his fiancé in the mystical time of midnight. In Russia there is also such an action in the holy fortune telling, and at the same time of the year - on January 21. Of course, a sign to break a mirror in such a mystical time could only be accompanied by the expectation of unhappiness.

The mention of Chinese magic mirrors made using sophisticated technology in the 11th century with hieroglyphs written in such an ancient language that it was not possible to read them was met in 1086. Archaeologists of different countries of the world store in bronze Etruscan mirrors, there are they in Russia. According to historians, a sign to break a mirror is associated with frequent wars, accompanied by the beat of glass and mirrors.

In Russia, bronze mirrors, similar in manufacturing technology to Etruscan, were made by masters from Pechora. In addition to the inscriptions, they contained an image of the ancient goddess Mary, the angel of death, accompanying the souls of the deceased people to paradise. Mirrors have long been regarded as guides to the other world. It is possible, therefore, with mirrors produce different actions in the event of a person's death.

The signs, their action and reaction

In Russia, as in many countries around the world, traditionally during the funeral they close the mirrors with cloth, explaining this action by the possibility that the person's soul can get lost and "get stuck" in the mirror, then not letting those who live in the rest home. That's why it is not recommended to buy old mirrors, they can live "lost" souls. They say that before such mirrors the candles go out, how many do not light them.

The oldest sign to break the mirror was preserved in Russia as the forerunner of troubles, troubles and misfortunes. Many are looking for an "antidote" against the omens, throwing salt over their shoulders, spinning counter-clockwise and spitting in all directions. Recommend, without touching the shards with your bare hands, collect everything and throw it away or bury it. The broken mirror in no way on all the signs, and even for common sense, is not suitable for use. If the mirror is cracked, the sign says that the family will be in trouble or unhappiness.

Another sign that came from the old days - if you go somewhere and go back, there will be no "way", so that this does not happen, you need to look in the mirror.

In the room where the sick person is lying, there is no need to hang mirrors, it is believed that the patient's soul is weakened and vulnerable, he should not see his reflection.

Mirrors do not always promise failures and portend losses: if they are many in the house, they bring good luck. Hanging in front of the entrance door, a large mirror will take away all evil intentions from the enemies entering into the house. If a mirror hangs in the living room or in the kitchen next to the table, it attracts luck and prosperity.