Many superstitious people have things that they think bring good luck. It can be anything: clothing, jewelry, trinkets. It is to the category of such things that the so-called chicken god belongs - a stone with a hole in the middle. They are especially popular with children, but some adults also firmly believe in their mysterious power. Even for those who are skeptical of such ideas, such a little thing can become something that will bring fond memories for a very long time.
Where can I find the "chicken god" stone? And why is it called that at all? In fact, in nature they are not so common. They are found on pebbly beaches, and, as a rule, this happens by accident. Of course, you can look for a stone on purpose, but, firstly, the stronger the disappointment will be if it is not found, and secondly, how can you then believe in the luck that such a specially found "chicken god" will bring? A stone with a hole made artificially also does not represent a specialvalue other than decorative. It is also impossible to re-gift it, since it is believed that in this case it will lose its properties, so you will have to look for the mentioned item yourself. But on the other hand, if you are lucky, it does not matter at all what the shape of the stone and the hole will be, as well as its appearance or color. By the way, it is believed that the hole is formed as a result of prolonged exposure to running water. Remember the saying: "Water wears away the stone"? So, this is exactly the case.
It is interesting the origin of the name of the talisman in question. It was of particular importance mainly among the ancient Slavs. Such an amulet was hung over a chicken perch or simply in a place where livestock was kept in order to protect living creatures from evil spirits. It is difficult to say why it happened that the amulet is called the "chicken god". The stone, it was believed, could protect not only chickens, but also animals, and even humans.
In other languages there are also special names for this kind of amulets. In Europe, they are often called hagstones, holystones or witch stones. In Egypt, the name aggry was assigned to them. In Belarus, the subject of our conversation is known as "Perun's Arrow", or "Gromovka", because the locals believe that the chicken god is a stone thatwas struck by lightning, and because of this, a hole appeared in it. Almost all peoples believe that such a stone brings happiness to its owner, finding it is still considered a great success. After all, it combines two elements at once: water,washing away any negative energy, and the earth.
Some people firmly believe that this amulet has special properties. But the amulet only works if you wear a pebble around your neck, threading a string through a hole, or at least in your pocket. If you place such a talisman next to the bed, you can normalize your sleep, get rid of nightmares and insomnia. It also gives peace, optimism and good mood. Here he is - the chicken god - a stone that brings happiness!
Of course, some people are very, very skeptical about such superstitions, because how can this simple stone actually affect a person? Without faith in its properties - nothing. For those who are inclined to this point of view, the chicken god can become just a beautiful and unusual accessory, it goes especially well with ethnic-style outfits.
