Many superstitious people have gizmos that they think bring good luck. It can be anything: clothing, jewelry, trinkets. The so-called chicken god, a stone with a hole in the middle, belongs to the category of such things. They are especially popular among children, but some adults also strongly believe in their mysterious power. Even for those who are skeptical of such ideas, such a little thing can become something that will evoke pleasant memories for a very long time.
Where can I find the chicken god stone? And why is he even called that? In fact, they are not so common in nature. They are found on pebble beaches, and, as a rule, this happens by chance. Of course, you can look for a stone on purpose, but, firstly, the more disappointing will be if it is not found, and secondly, how then to believe in the luck that such a specially found "chicken god" will bring? A stone with a hole, made artificially, also does not represent special value, except perhaps decorative. It is also impossible to redo it, since it is believed that in this case it will lose its properties, so you will have to search for the mentioned item yourself. But if you are lucky, it does not matter 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 proverb: "Water sharpens a stone"? So, this is exactly the case.
The origin of the name of the mascot in question is interesting. Of particular importance he had mainly among the ancient Slavs. Such an amulet was hung over a chicken rooster or just in the place of livestock to protect animals from evil spirits. It is difficult to say why it happened that the amulet is called precisely "chicken god". The stone was believed to protect not only chickens, but also animals, and even humans.
Other languages also have special names for amulets of this kind. 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 the “Perunova arrow, ” or “thunder”, as the locals believe that the chicken god is a stone into which
lightning struck, and because of this, a hole appeared in it. Almost all nations believe that such a stone brings happiness to its owner; finding it is still considered a great success. After all, it combines immediately two elements: water, washing away any negative energy, and the earth.
Some people are firmly convinced that this amulet has special properties. But it only works if you wear a pebble on your neck, threading the cord through a hole, or at least in your pocket. If you put such a talisman next to the bed - you can normalize your sleep, get rid of nightmares and insomnia. He also gives calm, optimism and good mood. Here he is - the chicken god - a stone that brings happiness!
Of course, some are very skeptical about such superstitions, because how can this simple pebble really affect a person? Without faith in its properties - no way. For those who are inclined to just such a point of view, the chicken god can become just a beautiful and unusual accessory, it is especially well combined with outfits in ethnic style.
