Walking under a ladder ......it has long believed to be bad luck. The Egyptian god
Osiris was said to have ascended to the sky by means of a ladder , as was the ancient Persian god Mithras, who, was much later worshiped by the soldiers of the Roman army.
Since ladders were so much in use by the gods , walking under them became taboo for humans in order to prevent the gods becoming angry
Salt was precious to the gods , and to humans as it was an important trade commodity. It was sprinkled on the heads of animals to be sacrificed, and was used in making solemn and binding agreements.
Spilling salt was unlucky in many ways , it offended the gods , was a sign of broken faith, and on a more mundane level was a waste of "money".
The Black Cat ....for example
if one crosses your path it is regarded as lucky in England , but is considered unlucky in other parts of Europe and in the USA.
Bats flying at twilight Hearing crickets singing
A gift of a hive of bees Carrying a rabits foot
A white butterfly A Bluebird
A four leaved clover Sleeping facing south
A wishbone Walking in the rain
A horseshoe A sprig of white heather
Putting on clothes inside out Meeting a chimney sweep
Putting a hat on in bed An owl hooting three times
A bat entering the house A five leaved clover
Cutting your nails on friday A rooster crowing at night
Killing a sea gull Three butterflys together
Opening an umbrella inside A picture falling
Red and White flowers in a vase together
Leaving Christmas decorations up after 12th night
Buttoning a button in the wrong button hole
