Superstition of the Week - Cows

Cows

There was a time that it was believed that cows knew the way to heaven. Because of this, it was not uncommon in older times for cows to be included in funeral processions in Scandinavia and Germany.


However, on the other hand, it was also thought that if a cow licked the forehead of another cow it meant their owner is about to die. Also if a cow entered upon your property a death will soon follow in your family. Three cows means three deaths.

On a lighter note, it was said that you should wash your hands immediately after milking a cow or you will receive no milk on the following day.