Myths and legends

Throughout the history, the myths and legends have influenced the Mexican culture, many peoples believes in some urban legends, however a significant number of Mexicans belief that is true the existence of legends, this essay will explore the importance of superstitions in the Mexican’s lives.

An increasing numbers of Mexicans practice some superstitions, they are happy with this practice, one of the most amazing superstition is that many women thinks that if she wants to find a husband, she must buy a stump o a statue of Saint Antony, them if you need boyfriend or husband is truly important to have a candle in front of the Saint and every day, for two weeks you must repeat some words and probably you will find the best men, this superstition is very old, in fact there are many countries which you can see this superstition. Personally I never have practice this superstition, but I met a lot of women who believe in this superstition.

There are other superstitions, if someone accidentally sweeps an unmarried woman; she will never marry; besides if in her married she has pearls, she will cry during her married life because pearls means tears.