Prompt Cast
The Superstition of Spilling Salt and Why People Throw it Over Their Left Shoulder
TLDR Spilling salt is a superstition that has been passed down through generations and is still practiced today, even by those who don't consider themselves superstitious. It is considered bad luck because it was valuable and seen as spilling money, and there is a religious connotation to it as well.
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This episode discusses the superstition of spilling salt and why some people throw salt over their left shoulder when they spill it.
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Spilling salt is a superstition that has been passed down through generations and is still practiced today, even by those who don't consider themselves superstitious.
03:43
Spilling salt is considered bad luck because it was valuable and seen as spilling money, and there is a religious connotation to it as well.
05:42
In Christianity, salt is seen as a symbol of holiness and purity, and it has been used for preservation purposes.
07:32
Salt has been valued and traded all over the world for a long time, and there are various myths and stories associated with it, such as the Slavic myth of a father who rejects his daughter's love because she compares it to salt.
09:44
Spilling salt is considered unlucky in various cultures, such as in African folktales where it represents misfortune or ignorance, and in Japan where it is believed to protect against bad luck and evil spirits.
11:50
Throwing salt over your left shoulder after spilling it is believed to relieve anxiety and create a positive feedback loop, leading to more people adopting the superstition.
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Society & Culture
