Few birds are so closely connected to superstitions and folklore than the magpie. Before the spread of Christianity the magpie was often associated with good luck or fortune. The Romans believed ...
Germans have a peculiar superstition about birds. If a bird taps on your window, it signifies bad news is on its way. But there is a twist – if you see the bird from the inside looking out ...
With its ghostly appearance, rasping shrieks, and habit of roosting in such places as church belfries, this bird has attracted much superstition. However, it is really a good omen for farmers who find ...