Sounds hilarious, doesn’t it? Well, in the 17th century, investing belief in superstitions was more common than you think—especially among seafarers. One particular superstition among pirates and other seamen during this period was the belief that rabbits brought bad luck. Yes, those cute, fuzzy creatures we enjoy as pets today were once considered a token of doom. The superstition was so strong that even uttering the word ‘rabbit’ was considered bad luck. Scholars believe this belief stems from the fact that rabbits live in burrows, away from the sea, and therefore were seen as an ill omen for sea voyages. So next time you plan on sailing, remember to leave your bunny friends at home—just to humor the pirates of the past, of course!
