Seriously. Who carries severed animal parts around thinking that it will bring them good fortune.
So where did this idea originate?
2007-07-31 09:09:56 · 14 answers · asked by Aerial 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The good luck from a rabbit's foot comes more from the rabbit rather than the foot itself. According to Black Cats and April Fools, because baby rabbits are born with their eyes open, it was generally believed they were able to see and deflect evil spirits; this is why some hang a rabbit’s foot over their baby’s crib.
Due to a rabbit’s well-known ability to breed quickly, people further attribute the rabbit powers of prosperity and fortune.
The rabbit is believed to contain so much power, in fact, that simply saying “white rabbits” as soon as you wake up on the first morning of the month is said to bring good luck. Too bad rabbits can't seem to benefit from their own luck.
2007-07-31 09:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by heavymetalrick 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The belief originates in the system of African-American folk magic known as hoodoo. A number of strictures attached to the charm that are now observed mostly in the breach:
First, not any old foot from a rabbit will do: it is the left hind foot of a rabbit that is useful as a charm.
Second, not any left hind foot of a rabbit will do; the rabbit must have been shot or otherwise captured in a cemetery.
Third, at least according to some sources, not any left hind foot of a rabbit shot in a cemetery will do: the phase of the moon is also important. Some authorities say that the rabbit must be taken in the full moon, while others hold instead that the rabbit must be taken in the new moon. Some sources say instead that the rabbit must be taken on a Friday, or a rainy Friday, or Friday the 13th. Some sources say that the rabbit should be shot with a silver bullet, while others say that the foot must be cut off while the rabbit is still alive.
2007-07-31 16:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by ViNcE ~ :D ~ SMiLe Yo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits used to be a symbol of fertility. Centuries ago having a large family was considered extremely luckey ( more free farmhands ) so charms bringing fertilitility were worn. The rabbits foot was one of these.
2007-07-31 16:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by thomas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might have something to do with Celts or Pagans. Definiteley NOT a rabbit.
2007-07-31 16:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by Goychie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but it definately wasn't a rabbit. I love the commercial where they are reattaching them.
2007-07-31 18:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The foot was alot luckier when it was still on the rabbit. I think that is disgusting - if you think about it!
2007-07-31 16:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, it wasn't a rabbit, that's for sure Hon.
2007-07-31 16:42:15 · answer #7 · answered by Erica R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably in Europe in midevil times. Where all the fairy tales were made.
2007-07-31 16:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thats a good question i always wanted to know that too girl.
2007-07-31 16:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not to sure but I can pretty much gauranty to you that it wasn't a rabbit.
2007-07-31 16:13:28 · answer #10 · answered by M.M. 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋