Even if you consider yourself non-superstitious and skeptical of such things, you hardly know the most famous superstitions. The fate behind the broken mirror, a black cat waiting for the road and many others, have accompanied us all our lives. More interesting than these are the stories behind them.

1. Broken mirror

The ancient Romans believed that mirrors contained fragments of our souls - so breaking it would "break" one's well-being or health. Thankfully, they also believed that the human spirit regenerates after 7 years, so you've heard number 7 relate to the broken mirror.

2. The word "health" after each time we sneeze

Sneezing was considered a high-risk physiological activity by the ancient Romans and Greeks. Many believed in "sharing the soul" for a few seconds. Therefore, it is said "health" whenever one sneezes, as a blessing to guard against evil.

3. Open tent inside

The ancient Egyptians believed that the tents were very royal accessory and that the shadow they created was scary. To open them indoors was considered an insult to God and the Sun.

4. The black cat

In the Middle Ages, people tied the black cat to the devil while superstitious Europeans believed in their connection to witches. According to them, the black cat is part of a family of witches.

5. Distribution of salt

When we accidentally spill salt, we hear someone on the other side of the table saying "it's not a good thing". We immediately spray that place with water, but why ?! Judas is to blame for this superstition! In the painting "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci, Judas was the thirteenth guest at Christ's supper. If you look carefully, he pours the salt with his arm on the table. Since then, spilling salt is considered bad luck.

6. Clover flower

Clover is considered a rare find and very beneficial, but why? According to legend, this leaf was cut by Eve, the woman sent from paradise. She chose this, never to forget Edent's garden. Therefore the clover flower represents good luck and prosperity.