Luck
Use
the same door when entering and leaving someone else's home. To not do so,
invites bad lock on impending matters such as a marriage proposal or a business
deal.
Put
a coin of precious metal in a new house, new car, or in a safe place such as a
newborns crib for good fortune.
Preventing Misfortune:
Jinxing
Do not spoil it
good thing by breaking are predicting success. Overconfidence can bring
failure. If you post that had a time you may fail. Even in ancient times, myth
had it that the Gods chastised men if they became too arrogant. When the
triumphant Agamemnon returned home as a conquering hero from the Trojan war, he
walked on a purple carpet reserved only for the Gods. His arrogance of fended
them, lending to his downfall.
Dreams
Bad dreams mean
something good will happen. Good dreams mean bad things are on the way. If
you're barefoot in your dream your worries will be relieved. If you dream of
red you will hear news right away.
Knock on Wood
Knocking on wood
to keep things from going wrong. This is a cousin to the idea of jinxing. If
you must predict that something will go well for example, “it looks like the
sun will shine for the wedding.” Knock
on wood several times to keep the rain away. This custom may have religious
origins. Many early Christians carried pieces of wood believed to be part of
the original cross. When in danger they
touch the wood, receiving God's protection.
Evil Eye
Contrary to
popular opinion the evil eye is recognized by the Eastern Orthodox Church as
legitimate religious phenomenon. It is
part of a larger picture of evil generated by the devil. A popular full method
for determining if someone has been cursed by the evil eye is to put three
drops of olive oil and a glass of water. If the oil stays separate from the
water you are not cursed. If the oil blends with the water you have been
cursed.
A folk remedy
employed by the Greeks to dispel the evil eye is a ritual prayer, that is
passed on orally. The pair cannot be written, or legend says, it will lose its
power. If you're a woman you must learn it from a man; if you are man from a
woman. It is passed on when the bearer is old, as the bearer’s power is lost
once the powers revealed. The use of garlic is another way to provide protection which is to be placed in your
pocket, a purse, closet or cupboard.
Favorite Sayings
of the Greeks
From your mouth to God's ears.
Wine and children
speak the truth.
Moderation in
all things excellent.
When you get to
the dance, you must dance.
Tell me who is
your friend, and I shall tell you who you are. (You are judged by the company
you keep.)
Blood cannot
become water. (Blood is thicker than water.)
A true friend proves
himself when needed.
Mend your own
faults then look at mine.
Extend your legs
only as far as your coverlet reaches. (Live within your means.)
I knew some of this. Did you get these ideas off a certain Greek restaurant menu?
ReplyDeleteI really think some of this is wise like "moderation in all things" or "a true friend proves himself when needed "
"From you mouth to God's ears" is a line from Fiddler on the Roof.
I think my favorite is" Mend your own faults then look at mine."
We use to say "go in the front door out the back it brings company."
"Don't walk under a ladder it will bring bad luck."
Fun to think on.