Magic and Superstition in the Middle Ages

Since human beings' birth, superstitions have influenced human life. For thousands of years, people have stuck in beliefs and practices surrounding supernatural activities. Even after providing evidence to explain what science was once considered supernatural, the superstition tradition continues. Many new superstitious ceremonies were developed in the Middle Ages, but there are things that can be used even today. Today's trivial superstition, such as hanging a horseshoe at the door, praying for good luck and hitting the trees, has not started so easily.

Some conventions that seem magical will be classified as science or medicine in the Middle Ages. French pastor of the thirteenth century, Bishop of Auvergne William, certainly accused most magic as being superstitious. However, he acknowledges that some "natural magic" works should be regarded as a division of science: as long as the practitioner did not use this "natural magic" for evil, they He did not do any criminal acts. Seals are fortunate to be used to repel the lightning's charm; vultures can be used as amulets; gardeners can plant their olive trees without worry - eventually Where this is a scientific way to promote their growth

We will clarify the main concept of magic, superstition, contemporary superstition, and magic features. Let's take a closer look at modern models, the main principles of superstition and magic. Then you can see if the data I collect gathers the important part. J. Simpson and S. Roud revealed several models, formulas, and basic principles for controlling superstitions. (A) Their goal is to "emphasize positive / eliminate negative". . (B) Luck may be affected, but it is not completely managed. (C) Do not violate the category boundary. (D) It is "fate" to have too much confidence about the future, it seems to attract revenge. (E) It is fortunate for several days or several (more general) unhappy; they are of different frequencies. (F) It may start smoothly (or very bad) like this. (G) Things that are physically linked like a magic will retain links even if they are separated.

Salt was the purpose of magic and superstition for thousands of years. In the ancient world, salt is a preservative used in foods and mummies to relate it to immortality. In the Middle Ages of Europe, the villagers left a salt line outside the door. And I believed that you were forced to calculate each grain before the witch entered. Of course, the ultimate bad luck is to sprinkle salt. The picture of "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci shows a Jewish clapping salt - this is a sign of his treachery. In order not to spill salt on your own, you need to pinch the left shoulder to dazzle the devil waiting behind.