Saturday Peacock Superstition
Peacock feathers are beautiful, so why
shouldn’t they be placed onstage? This superstition goes back many years – as far back as the ancient
Greeks. But why would this be true?
A peacock feather has a pattern that
resembles an eye, and some say an evil
eye.
Therefore, it brings bad luck. Another
tie to history comes from the early Europeans. They feared peacock feathers
because the Mongols, who invaded parts of Europe, used to wear peacock
feathers. So, there again, bad luck is associated with any peacock feathers
being used onstage.
Finally there are those who believe it
is bad luck to have any extra “eyes” on a performer, especially “eyes” that might
bring misfortune.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Superstition #107:
“Never place a peacock feather onstage.”
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