The concept of the evil eye is widespread in Mediterranean countries, with it’s roots in Ancient Greece. The idea is that the gaze of someone who harbors feelings of envy or jealousy can bring misfortune upon the one who is seen, the one who “gets the evil eye”.
So the depiction of an eye is used as protection by those who believe in the evil eye. So most of the Greeks safeguard themselves again bad fortune by keeping some form of blue eye. They have it in their house, workplace or vehicle. They also put it on new born babies as children are believed to be common targets. The charms of a blue eye can be found everywhere in Greece. The majority of Greek origin women have a charm with a blue eye!!!
Check it next time you will visit Greece!
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Every year on March 25th Greeks celebrate a double holiday! The “Greek Revolution” where the Greeks celebrate the beginning of the war of independence against the Ottoman Turks. There is a student parade in every corner of the country,...
