Posts frequently circulate on social networks warning that certain gifted objects can bring bad luck, negative energy or even "witchcraft in disguise". These messages usually ensure that if someone gives you certain charms, figures, plants or accessories, it is best to get rid of them immediately to avoid problems in health, money or personal life.
Although these claims attract a lot of attention and are quickly shared, specialists in psychology, anthropology and popular culture explain that these types of warnings are not based on real evidence, but on traditional beliefs that have existed for centuries in many parts of the world.
More than a supernatural danger, these messages reflect how people interpret objects according to their beliefs, experiences, and cultural context.
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