Gifts
For example, some traditions hold that:
amulets can protect or harm
gifts can carry envy or ill intentions
certain symbols have hidden meanings
plants or figurines can attract good or bad luck
Anthropologists explain that these beliefs are part of human history and appear in almost every culture, even in modern societies.
However, there is no scientific evidence that an object can cause harm on its own.
Why these messages go viral online
Posts that talk about witchcraft, negative energy, or curses spread very quickly because they generate excitement, curiosity, and fear all at once.
Communication experts point out that headlines like “throw it away immediately” or “this can ruin your life” grab attention and lead more people to share the content without verifying it.
Furthermore, when someone is going through a difficult time, it can be easier to believe that an object is to blame than to accept that the problems have everyday causes.
This phenomenon is known as magical thinking, and it’s common at all ages.
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