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👁️ Why Do Boats Have Eyes? Ancient Protection from Sea Spirits 🌊 (self.Superstitions)
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Across ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and coastal Asia, sailors often painted eyes on their boats — not just for decoration, but as spiritual guardians.

The belief? These eyes would help the boat see danger and ward off sea spirits that could cause storms, shipwrecks, or misfortune.

I just released a short YouTube video diving into this superstition — its history, symbolism, and how it still lives on in modern culture.

👉 https://youtu.be/wxW8XClKoYg

Let’s discuss:

  • Do you think this was spiritual, psychological, or purely cultural?
  • What other sea-related superstitions do you know?

Drop your thoughts — especially if you’ve seen boats with eyes in your country!

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