Ireland -An Owl that enters the house must be killed at once, for if it flies away it will take the luck of the house with it. Israel -In Hebrew lore the Owl represents blindness and desolation and is unclean. Jamaica -To ward off the Owl's bad luck, cry "Salt and pepper for your mammy". Japan -Among the Ainu people the Eagle Owl is revered as a messenger of the gods or a divine ancestor. They would drink a toast to the Eagle Owl before a hunting expedition. The Screech Owl warns against danger. Though they think the Barn Owl and Horned Owl are demonic. Latvia -When Christian soldiers entered his temple, the local pagan god flew away as an Owl. Luxembourg -Owls spy treasures, steal them and hoard them. Madagascar -Owls join witches to dance on the graves of the dead. Malawi -The Owl carries messages for witches. Mexico -The Owl makes the cold North wind whilst the gentle South wind is made by the butterfly. The Little Owl was c...
FOLKLORE, FACTS AND FEATURES ABOUT HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD