Greek superstitions are an invariable part of the history and traditions of the country. To a certain extent, they contain the culture of the state and the attitude of residents to life, so getting to know them can be informative and interesting.
Almost all Greeks believe in the evil eye, which can bring misfortune. Therefore, they try not to praise someone's success, beauty or health too much - they are afraid that they can jinx them. And to prevent this from happening, many of them carry with them a small amulet that protects their owner. It can be a bracelet or pendant with a painted blue eye, or a blue bead. A bat bone is also used as a talisman. True, killing this animal is considered a bad sign.
Another way to get rid of the evil eye is garlic. To protect their shelter, the Greeks hang a bunch of garlic in one corner of the house. They also often shout out his name (Skorda!) When the other person starts giving a lot of compliments.
When the people of Greece say the same word at the same time, they are sure to shout "Piase kokkino!" Which means "Touch the red!" Naturally, they should immediately touch any red object in the vicinity. This is done so that a quarrel does not happen between people.
The Greek knife, by the way, is also considered a harbinger of conflict. Therefore, they never pass it from hand to hand. When bringing a knife, the Greek will definitely put it on the table in front of the person asking.
Greeks love and spit to the side three times when they hear unpleasant, sad news or, on the contrary, too many compliments addressed to them. This is done, again, to protect against the evil eye.
A black cat and a priest seen on the same day are also considered a bad sign in Greece. Although the latter is respected by the believers of the Greeks, and when they meet, they must kiss his hand. Well, the 13th is recognized as the day of the evil spirit in the country, but not Friday, but Tuesday.
In front of Greek houses, a cactus often grows, protecting the home from various troubles with its thorns. And while taking off their shoes, the Greeks never turn their shoes upside down - this brings misfortune. If this happens by accident, they will immediately shout "Skorda!" and spit three times to ward off trouble.
