What are some superstitions about seeing owls in the daytime?

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What are some superstitions about seeing owls in the daytime?

Answer 1

Among the Kikuyu of Kenya it was believed that owls were harbingers of death. If one saw an owl or heard its hoot, someone was going to die. In general, owls are viewed as harbingers of bad luck, ill health, or death. The belief is widespread even today.The Aztecs and Mayans, along with other natives of Mesoamerica, considered the owl a symbol of death and destruction.In Japanese culture, owls are seen as either negative or positive symbols depending on species. Sometimes owls are seen as divine messengers of the gods, while Barn or Horned owls are perceived as demonic figures.

In Indian culture, a white owl is considered a companion and vahana (Vehicle of god/goddess) of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and therefore a harbinger of prosperity. The owl has been adapted as an emblem to reflect its implications of wisdom (Wise old owl) by a revered military institution in India known as the Defense Services Staff College. In colloquial use, however, it is commonly used to refer to stupidity. The Hindi word for owl, ulloo is used to refer to a foolish person.Prior to the rise of Islam, owls were considered bad omens and associated with evil spirits in most Middle Eastern pagan traditions. In modern times, although such superstitions are less prevalent, owls are still popularly considered "evil" because of their fierce, horrific appearance.In the Malay language, owls are called "burung hantu", literally 'ghost bird'. hope all of this answers you!!!!!!!

Answer 2

A lady (She claimed she was a witch)  Told me, " If you hear a owl going hoot, hoo hoo, twice and then  hear two more hoots.  Just look at your watch.  Somebody close to you will have died at this same time

   I don't really entirely believe this because When I heard an owl do that I looked at my watch,  Nobody, I know died at that time..