Do you believe in brownie? Perhaps things were missing in your apartment? Does someone make your kitchen “clean” at night while making a lot of noise? Some are skeptical of such phenomena, but others may believe that a reel lives in their house. But does the brownie have a place to be, or is it just superstitions that came to us from the Slavs?
To answer this question, first of all, you need to understand where such a concept as a brownie came from.
Legends about the brownie
There are a lot of legends in the world that tell us about where the brownie came from. All these stories and legends have the same basis. A long time ago, when God cast the devil and all his servants into hell, some, so to speak, who repented of their atrocities decided to stay on earth, in the form of all evil spirits. Others, who sacredly believed in God's forgiveness and sincerely repented, turned into good beings who settled in people's homes and began to protect them and the dwelling itself.
The ancient Slavs personified a bastard with a kind spirit and guardian of the family. Nevertheless, if this creature is angry, he can do a bunch of different dirty tricks. It was believed that the health of not only members of the whole family, but also all livestock would depend on the attitude of the brownie to the owner of the house. Therefore, in order to appease this creature, it was necessary to adhere to certain rituals.
According to legends, the brownie loves to live behind the stove, and in order for the brownie not to get offended and not leave the house, small rubbish was thrown behind the stove. Another place where the brownie liked to be was the pantry in the attic.
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What does a brownie look like?
Today, there are many different options for describing the appearance of a brownie. It can be a small old man with the face of the head of the house or, on the contrary, a large ball of wool. There is a sign among the people, they say, if at night, something heavy sits on the chest, then mentally you need to ask: "For better or for better?". If, in response, a person hears laughter, then the brownie announces that great joy will come to the house in the form of unexpected money, or perhaps there will be a wedding soon. But if you can hear the cry of the brownie, then you need to prepare for the fact that trouble will look into the house. In this way, the brownie warns the owners of what is about to happen.
Butter brownie
So that the good spirit does not get angry with the family, it is customary to put a saucer of milk with cookies and sweets behind the stove, remember to throw away small crumbs and be friendly with the keeper. In response, he will protect you from enemies, and if an unexpected and unkind guest suddenly comes to you, he will help in every possible way to drive him out. Well, just in case, it is of course better to buy a good armored front door, as well as high-quality interior doors. Well, this is just in case the brownie suddenly fails.
Everything in this life is relative
Yes, of course, there are a lot of myths, legends, demons and other evil spirits in the mythology of different countries. But let's take a real look at this situation? The Slavs, who sacredly believed in this creation, most likely found themselves at least someone who is able to protect their homes and themselves. But we live in the twenty-first century and a good-quality armored door, an intercom and a gas canister serve us as "brownies" in case we come home late. Therefore, you should not blame the "brownie" for the fact that your dishes broke or a chimney clogged in your house, perhaps you just need to keep an eye on your home? But with nighttime suffocation, you should be more careful and, just in case, check with a cardiologist every six months. This is just one point of view and there is no point in following it blindly. In any case, take care of yourself and your home.