6 Worst Superstitions People Want To Believe

By siliconindia | Friday, 20 September 2013, 13:50 Hrs

#4 Break a mirror and the next 7 years turns bad

The thought that you break a mirror to get a replacement or the broken pieces can get you cut might have probably lead to this superstition. In ancient mythologies, mirror is denoted as a reflection of one’s soul and breaking it symbolizes shattering the soul. 7 is also thought to be a bad number unlike 13 and has its connection with the years needed for the recovery.

#5 Horse shoe to bring you good luck

The superstition is thought to have emerged from the olden days when metals were rare. Spotting a horse shoe is considered lucky during that times and is stilled continued to be believed.

#6 Black cat crossing the road

Isn’t it funny to know that even Napoleon and Hitler were frightened about a black cat crossing their way. The superstition dates back to dark ages when black cats were resembled as the pet animals of witches and warlocks. Even there are believes that black cat themselves turn witches after 7 years adding to the misery of the poor animal.