Why you can't whistle in the house: folk signs and superstitions

20.11.2023 08:42

Many people know that whistling is not allowed in the house.

Has anyone thought about why this ban appeared?

Our ancestors always had a negative attitude towards whistling.

Therefore, it is worth examining several folk signs and superstitions about why you should never whistle in the house.

Summoning evil forces

Whistling in the house, according to popular belief, is considered an invitation to evil forces and spirits.

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If a person whistles in his home, he is inviting evil spirits that can disrupt harmony and bring troubles.

Disturbance of peace and quiet

It can also disturb the peace and quiet in the house, bring disharmony into the atmosphere. It is believed that whistling can disturb the balance and tranquility in the house.

The brownie may also react negatively to it, starting to harm all the residents.

Attracting troubles and misfortunes

Superstitions suggest that whistling in the house can cause trouble and misfortune.

People believe that it can lead to difficulties in the family or other troubles that could have been avoided.

Lack of money

Most people have heard the phrase: "If you whistle, you won't have any money." Whistle can be compared to the sound of the wind.

Therefore, if you have a habit of doing this at home, you can “sweep out” all your money.

Negative impact on home protection

In some cultures, it is believed that whistling can disrupt the magical protection of a home and make it vulnerable to outside influences.

There is also a completely rational component, because home is a place where harmony and peace should reign.

Sergey Tumanov Author: Sergey Tumanov Internet resource editor


Content
  1. Summoning evil forces
  2. Disturbance of peace and quiet
  3. Attracting troubles and misfortunes
  4. Lack of money
  5. Negative impact on home protection