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    Why do people engage in the ritual of "knocking on wood?" How did this superstition begin?

    Question #38471. Asked by Hamlet.. (Sep 05 03 11:12 PM)


    shady shaker

    		G'day Hamlet! In ancient times trees were considered to be the abode of the gods.
    When someone wanted a favour they would touch the
    tree (first knock). The second knock signified
    "thank you" for the granting of the favour.
    That info comes from www.geocities.com/Athens/8999/Parthenon/superstitions.

    Sep 06 03, 1:09 AM

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