Birds and Superstition

Birds have always interested man. He has studied them, classified them, even imitated them. He has also envied them for their ability to fly. As a result of this interest, there are many strange superstitions about birds.

Birds are often omens of bad luck. A bird accidentally flying into your house indicates that news is on the way. If it cannot get out, it is a certain sign of death. A woodpecker tapping on your house means bad news. Newlyweds receiving a wedding gift with designs showing birds can expect their happiness to fly away.

However, some birds bring good luck. Barn swallows nesting in your barn mean good fortune. Wrens nesting near your home are also signs of good fortune.

Though often amusing, superstitions such as these still persist today. The Australian aborigine still drives black and white flycatchers from his camp, fearing that his conversation will he overheard and carried to his enemy.

Questions

Remember, spelling counts!

13. Birds are considered as _____ or bad luck.


14. A bird flying into your house means that _____ is on the way to you.


15. Barn _____ nesting in your barn bring good luck .


16. Wedding gifts with designs of birds mean that _____ will fly away.


17. If a bird cannot escape from your house, It is a certain sign of _____ .


18. Man has always heen fascinated by _____ .