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Superstitions common in Elizabethan London

Superstitions common in Elizabethan London. By Drey Lacroix Adam Fox . Intro . Superstitions are irrational beliefs In London during the Elizabethan era superstitions of every kind were extremely common Many of those superstitions are still common in our life today . Witches.

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Superstitions common in Elizabethan London

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  1. Superstitions common in Elizabethan London By Drey Lacroix Adam Fox

  2. Intro • Superstitions are irrational beliefs • In London during the Elizabethan era superstitions of every kind were extremely common • Many of those superstitions are still common in our life today

  3. Witches • Witches were able to fly, that’s why people say they can get to places fast. • A broomstick was then added to the superstition as these became common household articles used by women • Witches are closely associated with living alone • Witches are known to keep odd animals such as Cat, Frog, Pig, Raven, Goat, Wolf, Goose, Crow, Bat and Mouse. • Witches are often known as old crones or hags. And were often blamed for unexplainable events.

  4. The black cat In Elizabethan times it was considered unlucky for a black cat to cross your path Black was the color associated with evil magic The cat was also strongly associated with witches at the time

  5. Eclipses Eclipses during Elizabethan times were considered as an evil omens.

  6. Sneezing In that time when you opened your mouth to sneeze it was believed that the devil had a chance to enter your body and bring spiritual harm. So saying “god bless you” stops the devils from entering, because no demon could stay in a place that a Christian has blessed.

  7. Hair loss Sudden hair loss was considered unlucky because it is said to have health and financial problems. Elizabeth the first had red hair and supposedly red hair was a sign of short temper. Before After

  8. Good luck Iron, silver, fire, salt, and running water were common elements pertaining to good luck. Touching a man about to be executed, if a cow breathed on you, or if you spit into a fire was also considered good luck

  9. Other common superstitions The seventh son of the seventh son was suppose to have supernatural powers. Soldiers wore golden hoop earrings so they would have gold to pay the underworld if they sink or drowned at sea

  10. Works Cited Elizabethan Superstitions." Elizabethan Era. Web. 06 Apr. 2010. <http://www.elizabethan- era.org.uk/elizabethan-superstitions.htm>. "Superstitions of the Elizabethan Era." Buzzle Web Portal: Intelligent Life on the Web. Web. 06 Apr. 2010. <http://www.buzzle.com/articles/superstitions- of-the-elizabethan-era.html>.  "Elizabethan England Superstitions,Elizabethan Superstitions." Elizabethan Era England Life,Facts,Elizabethan Times,Religion,Costumes,Education,Theatre. Web. 06 Apr. 2010. <http://www.elizabethanenglandlife.com/elizabet han-england-superstitions.html>.

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