Spitting and the Evil Eye?

[knicks_fan87]

I remember my family spitting to ward off the evil eye (or something like that). I can't remember all the rules. I am trying to pass down some of the stories to the next generation but I am fuzzy on the details. I recall when my cousin was born, everyone was spitting on him? It seemed a little odd but I was just a kid and recall participating (and it was fun haha).

People were also saying something while spitting. What was it?

 

[Luana]

I'm fuzzy on the details also. Maybe Google it? I agree this would seem to be the best source, but Google probably has something. Good luck. If you find something interesting, let us know.

 

[Rízes Hellenic Genealogy]

Some stories are unsanitary and best forgotten, this coming from a genealogist.

 

[amygdalE]

Hesiod wrote a genealogy of the Gods -- the Theogony; the Israelites, of themselves. what is your specialty? And how does that make you a sage on what is or is not healthy? // welcome

 

[Rízes Hellenic Genealogy]

Hesiod wrote a genealogy of the Gods -- the Theogony; the Israelites, of themselves. what is your specialty? And how does that make you a sage on what is or is not healthy? // welcome

I'm not new here, just a new profile for genealogical cultural and historical questions. Hesiod wrote great poetry. Almonds are cousins of plums. Sage goes well with pork. What's the hostility for? No one is here to make false accusations about people. We are here to help people and chat. I didn't know that an innocent joke would trigger someone like that so much. Genealogists are not therapists, call a friend and talk to them about your anger issues.

 

[amygdalE]

SAGE is a noun, which you are unnecessarily using; I used the adjective in order to avoid AUTHORITY, which could be taken offensively. i was curious, but in vain. // welcome, said i ///
sanitary? i prefer HEALTHY or salutary////

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I remember my family spitting to ward off the evil eye (or something like that). I can't remember all the rules. I am trying to pass down some of the stories to the next generation but I am fuzzy on the details. I recall when my cousin was born, everyone was spitting on him? It seemed a little odd but I was just a kid and recall participating (and it was fun haha).

People were also saying something while spitting. What was it?

My yiayia used to do this with babies! She said it was for potation - I have never had the guts to do it.

 

[Luana]

I remember my family spitting to ward off the evil eye (or something like that). I can't remember all the rules. I am trying to pass down some of the stories to the next generation but I am fuzzy on the details. I recall when my cousin was born, everyone was spitting on him? It seemed a little odd but I was just a kid and recall participating (and it was fun haha).

People were also saying something while spitting. What was it?

I think what's said is, ftou, ftou, ftou, at least that's what it sounded like to me.