Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2017 14:14:29 GMT
Mirror Mirror On The Wall!
Ever since human beings became aware of their own image, there has been fascination and fear of reflective surfaces. Folklore and legend have hundreds of stories relating to magic and haunted mirrors. Most, needless to say, tend to be warnings about the dangers of mirrors having negative, supernatural qualities.
In relation to this, mirrors are believed by many to be portals to the spirit realm and even other dimensions.
Below is a few of the beliefs about mirrors that have been around for hundreds of years:
Mirrors have the ability to suck out souls. To avoid this happening mirrors were removed from a room where an ill or dying person lay. The reason being, they were thought to be more vulnerable to the negative power of a mirror.
People were warned never to look into a mirror at night or by candlelight. If you did, you would be certain to see ghosts, demons and portents of death - even your own!
When a person died in a room the mirrors had to be covered or turned to face the wall. Failure to do so would result in the deceased person's soul being lost - or they may even turn into a vampire.
Even while asleep, it was thought best to cover your mirror as you could be vulnerable to attack from negative spirits or demons during the dark hours. It was also advised, to never place your bed in a place where it is reflected in a mirror.
In order to prevent mirrors being used as a portal by supernatural entities, the mirror should be frequently moved to different areas of the room.
Mirrors with a solid backing placed in the same position for a long period of time, are thought to be more likely to become spiritual portals.
