Did you know about the weird mosaic bull's genitals superstitious belief in Galleria Vittorio, Milan?

in #travel7 years ago

Did you know about the weird mosaic bull's genitals superstitious belief in Galleria Vittorio, Milan?

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Milanese tradition belief that spinning three times backwards using your right heel over the mosaic bull's genitals with your eyes closed will bring you good luck.

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The weird superstition begins after the Galleria's Italian architect, Giuseppe Mengoni fall to his death from the scaffolding few weeks before the project was completed.

So, to avoid similar bad luck the Milanese as well as the tourists head to the mosaic of the dancing bull to mark the spot where he fell.

This practice has led to a damage of the bull's genital. A hole has formed showing where the bull receives his daily punishment. However, the bull still attracts curious and superstitious people.

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Did I receive the good luck? Probably. 🤔😅

However, this is just a superstition. The best way to our good luck is create and achieve them