The belief in the mysteries in the mirror.

"The mirror... is not just what reflects our faces.

But some beliefs say it reflects "something" that we should not see.

In ancient Thai belief, mirrors were not just ordinary objects, but were seen as "shadows," and the word shadow here... does not mean just a reflection of ourselves.

But it means "reflecting something stacked on ourselves."

So the ancients had many taboos on mirrors, such as

- Do not look in the mirror at night.

- Do not set the glass at the end of the bed.

Or even a house where someone died would be covered in glass.

Because believe that... mirrors are the "passage" of the soul.

Or maybe "pull something" in without us knowing it.

And this kind of belief is not only in Thailand.

But in many cultures around the world, mirrors are seen as the object that connects two worlds.

In ancient Europe, mirrors were believed to hold the "soul."

If the glass is broken, it is damaged and will bring bad luck to the owner for seven years.

In China and feng shui science, mirrors are seen as a poor reflection of power.

But in the wrong position, like facing the bed,

It can cause the power in the room to churn, insomnia, or feel like someone is present.

And if it comes to the mirror beliefs that many people are most familiar with,

Can't escape the "Bloody Mary" legend.

It's said... if you stand in front of a mirror in the dark and call her name repeatedly,

What appears... may not be just your shadow.

... and you probably won't survive telling anyone her story.

But the interesting thing is,

In the corner of science, there is also an explanation.

There is a phenomenon called "Strange-Face Illusion."

Is when we stare at the mirror in the dark for a long time.

The brain will start "misinterpreting images."

Our faces can be distorted or turned into other people's faces.

And that's where "belief" and "fear" meet.

Because when you're not sure what you're seeing,

The brain immediately fills with "fear."

Finally... What is a mirror?

It's just a normal reflex.

Or a "door" to another place we don't know.

The answer may never be known.

But one of the things the ancients taught was

"Some things... don't see, maybe better."

👉 Have you ever had a strange experience with mirrors?

👉 Or do you dare look in the mirror at 3: 00 in the morning alone?

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