Leprauchauns, fairies, black cats and Big Foot.
The magical and mystical, the mysterious and the mythical; these beliefs have allowed our species to make sense of this sometimes confusing and difficult world. Over time, in every land and every culture, humans have looked to the unknown and supernatural to explain what we do not understand.
Superstition itself is born out of legend and folklore. These rituals give us a sense of control over the unknown, assuring us a positive outcome, and are very common today..
In this episode, Jennifer Stott of Black Cat Rescue in Boston Massachusetts lets the cat out of the bag on the origins of black cat superstition the impact on these clever and loving creatures.
So cross your fingers and knock on wood as we leap into the fantasy world of legend and lore.
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https://broadwaydirect.com/13-theater-superstitions-halloween/
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