[Animals] This butterfly "brings bad luck" and according to some beliefs, announces death

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The black butterfly has been cursed in its name since pre-Hispanic times. Learn about the different legends around the world.
This black butterfly has been a symbol of bad luck and misfortune around the world, each country has its legend, but it is always associated with death.

The black butterfly in Mesoamerica
In Mesoamerican beliefs it was associated with death and bad omen. In Nahuatl their names were mictlanpapalotl (butterfly from the land of the dead), micpapalotl (butterfly of death), miquipapalotl (butterfly of bad luck) or tetzahupapalotl (butterfly of terror).

In English they call it black witch (black witch) and even its scientific name, Ascalapha odorata, comes from the demon Ascálafo, the horticulturist of Hades, the king of the underworld in Greek mythology. This superstition has effectively materialized in the death of thousands of black butterflies.

MOST PEOPLE FEEL AN IRRATIONAL FEAR WHEN ENCOUNTERING THE "DAMN" BUTTERFLY.

But the “old mouse”, as it is also known, is actually an innocent moth that feeds on fermented fruit juices and that, to protect itself from predators (many, for the most part), seeks shelters in the shade of cities. .

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IN FACT, SOME PEOPLE CONFUSE THEM WITH BATS DUE TO THEIR LARGE SIZE AND DARK APPEARANCE.

What does the presence of a black butterfly mean?
Whoever takes the trouble to observe the "cursed" butterfly up close will notice its unusual beauty: depending on the angle of light, iridescence of purple, pink and green can be seen on its wings of up to 15 centimeters in width.

The problem is not only in Mexico. In other places the beliefs are just as irrational, although less adversarial. A great example is Hawaii. Since, in this archipelago it represents the deceased who return to say goodbye.

IN THE BAHAMAS THEY ARE KNOWN AS "MONEY MOTHS" SINCE THERE IS AN IDEA THAT IF THEY LAND ON YOUR BODY, THEY WILL BRING YOU MONEY.

In Texas, United States, if it perches on the lintel of a house, superstition dictates that the owner of the house will soon win the lottery. We have to think twice before killing our neighbors, even if we initially consider them ugly. Surely they don't consider us graceful either.

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