Superstitions about Death we all believe in

Posted on 28/09/2016 I by: AstroSaathi

Death is inevitable to all mortals. No matter what you do but there is no escaping it. There have always been several rational and irrationals beliefs added to it through ages. And maybe it is because the process of death is not well understood that causes normally rational individuals to believe in irrational concepts. Here are a few superstitions about death we believe in.

According to a Mongolian ritual, wandering souls often latch on to other people`s hair and start residing there. If you cut your hair while a soul is residing there, then you would soon die.

It is believed that birds are messenger of God as they have the ability to soar through the sky like the gods. In some cultures, if you hear the first cuckoo of the year while lying in bed you are doomed to die.

It is considered a good sign if the feet of the corpse point east towards the rising sun. It is believed that this position is easier the corpse to climb out of his grave and head east on Judgment Day.

Mirrors are believed to be connected to afterlife in many cultures. Some believe that all mirrors within the vicinity of a dead body must be covered to prevent the soul from being reflected back during its attempt to pass out of the body and on to the afterlife.

Everyday activities enjoyed as part of a trio can spell your demise. Likewise, if three people are photographed together, the one in the middle is destined to die first.

Disclaimer: We do not promote any of these superstitions and the article is only for the sole purpose of entertainment.