Skip to content

Navigation

  • The Americas
  • Europe
  • Did That Really Happen?
  • Origin Stories
  • About
  • Contact Us
History and Curiosities the World Over

History and Curiosities the World Over

  • The Americas
  • Europe
  • Did That Really Happen?
  • Origin Stories
  • About
  • Contact Us

Tag: ancientgreece

skull and books
Europe Legends & Lexicons The Americas

Very Superstitious: Omens of Death & Misfortune From Around the World

September 29, 2020 GVC 0

In ancient Greece, some mystics used mirrors as a form of fortune telling and divination, a practice called catoptromancy. These “mirror seers” would dip a looking glass into water before having a sickly person look into it. If the image was distorted, they were done for. If clear, all would be well.

Worth one's salt
Europe Origin Stories

Worth One’s Salt: An Origin Story

June 11, 2020 GVC 0

Salt was treasured in myriad ancient cultures. It was precious to the Egyptians, Greeks, Tamils, Chinese, and many others. People used it to preserve food, nourish their bodies, cure ailments, carry out superstitious rites, and of course, make meals taste more delicious.

WordPress Theme: Pocono by ThemeZee.