#Folk Beliefs

Folk omens attributed special meaning to spiderwebs in the house: they were considered a sign of abundance and well-being, and the spider was seen as a "resident" whom people were in no hurry to kill. We explore how ancestors interpreted the appearance of a spiderweb and why they did not remove it immediately.

Folk superstitions warned against loans on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and on the last day of the month. We examine on which days and under what circumstances the ancestors were afraid to lend money and why.