Mammal Superstitions

Rabbits

Rabbits have long since been thought of as a sign of good luck. Bunny rabbits provide treats in the form of Easter treats and many people still consider it good luck if you say "White rabbits, white rabbits, white rabbits" as soon as you wake up on the first day of the month.

Some miners believed that if they saw a white rabbit on the way to the pit, an accident was to happen.

Fox

If you come across a lone fox then you shall have good luck, but if one visits your home then you'll have bad luck. If you see a family of more than six, then you will have bad luck for months to come.

If you go fishing avoid a fox, hare or an unchurched woman.

Bats

If a bat flies towards you then it is a sign that someone is trying to curse you.
If you harm a bat you will bring bad luck.
If a bat flies into your house it is a omen of death.
A bat flying close is a warning that someone is about to let you down.
Keeping a bone of bat in your pocket is said to bring good luck.
If a bat lands on your head, it wont fly away until it hears thunder.

Badger

A badgers tooth worn on a necklace round your neck will bring good luck to the wearer, especially in gambling.

Deer

Attaching two worms from a spider to a piece of deer skin, was once thought to be a good form of birth control.