Listen "Giving the Evils: The Meaning & Origins of Evil Eye Superstitions"
Episode Synopsis
Most people believe in some sort of superstition, whether it's throwing salt over your shoulder to keep the devil away, or preventing bad luck by not walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror. It may seem silly, but these superstitions have been around for thousands of years and are passed down from generation to generation like grandma's keepsakes. Some believe superstitions are super silly, but there are logical origins behind each one. On this episode, we look at the origins of some evil eye superstitions and just how afraid we still are of bad luck and evil spirits.
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