One of the most famous superstitions in the nation is spitting over the left shoulder. Many people do it out of habit, without thinking about where this tradition came from and what meaning it has. It turns out that this custom has deep roots.

The hearth is not only a source of heat and light, but also a symbol of home comfort and family happiness. Since ancient times people have believed that the hearth is home to the housekeeper - a good or evil spirit that protects the house and its inhabitants. Therefore, it was necessary to follow certain rules of handling the hearth in order not to anger the housekeeper and not to attract trouble.

This forest became famous a few years ago. It is located near Bryansk, near the village of Sinezerki. Bad rumors make people avoid this place.

The former inhabitant of a house in Belozersk was considered to be a psychic or a sorceress. She willed her house not to be sold to anyone. The new owner decided to install plumbing, make repairs, and redo the layout. The locals had a premonition that this would not end well.

A young witch finds an ancient book whose pages are filled with new spells every morning. But with each new spell, she loses some of her memories. One day a spell appears in the book that promises to give her back her lost memories, but the price is incredibly high.

A rare and shocking discovery has been made at a Suffolk museum: a book with a leather binding of a man once convicted of murder had been discreetly stored on an office shelf for years.

The list of ancient ways of looking into the unknown is endless. But among them are some rather strange examples. Here are seven of the most popular but unusual methods used by seers in ancient Greece.