The curse of the seventh son is a popular folklore belief that has existed in various cultures around the world. According to this belief, the seventh son born to a family is cursed and possesses supernatural abilities or powers. This notion is often associated with negative connotations and is believed to bring misfortune and bad luck to the family. In many cultures, the seventh son is believed to be vulnerable to evil spirits and demonic possessions. It is said that these spirits are attracted to the seventh son because of their unique position within the family. Some myths even suggest that the seventh son has the ability to see and communicate with spirits, making them destined for a life of isolation and fear.
While fellow seventh son, Bart Gibbons from County Leitrim thinks the cure is all about belief rather than religion. “If people believe strongly enough that this has happened, I think your body makes it happen,” he said.
It was reported by the Sunday World that Gallagher recently came out of retirement to help a baby girl from Belfast who was brought to him with heart issues. The local myth of the lobizón is not in any way connected to the custom that began over 100 years ago by which every seventh son or seventh daughter born in Argentina becomes godchild to the president, he explained.
Some myths even suggest that the seventh son has the ability to see and communicate with spirits, making them destined for a life of isolation and fear. Additionally, the seventh son is said to possess extraordinary talents or powers. These powers vary depending on the cultural context, but commonly include the ability to heal, predict the future, or manipulate supernatural forces.
The story of the Argentinean president, werewolves and seventh sons
Argentinean President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner officially became the godmother of a Jewish boy last Tuesday.
But the reasons behind the ceremonial act have gotten blurred with folklore about werewolves in South America.
It was reported that the adoption was connected to an ancient legend or myth where the seventh son born after six boys becomes a werewolf. Turns out, there's a custom involving Argentina's President taking god children, and a myth about werewolves, and other than involving seventh sons, they are unrelated, according to a report in the Guardian Monday.
According to Argentinian custom, the country's president takes the seventh child of Argentine families as a godchild. The honor only applied to Catholic children before 2009. According to reports, Kirchner took Yair Tawil as a godson after his parents were initially denied in their request in 1993. He appealed and last week became the first Jewish god son of the country's president.
Earlier reports, including one in UPI, explained that according to Argentinian legend, the seventh son in a daughter-less family will turn into a werewolf ("el lobison") on his 13th birthday.
"The legend became so feared that families would abandon or kill their sons," the UPI story stated. "To counteract this stigma, the president of Argentina began in 1907 to adopt one of the boys as their godson."
But Argentine historian Daniel Balmaceda told the Guardian that the two traditions aren't actually linked.
"The local myth of the lobizón is not in any way connected to the custom that began over 100 years ago by which every seventh son (or seventh daughter) born in Argentina becomes godchild to the president," he explained.
According to Balmaceda, the later custom was actually started in the early 1900s by German and Russian emigres who brought the tradition to Argentina from Europe. The custom became official law in 1974, unrelated to werewolves.
Here's one of de Kirchner's tweets from last week's ceremony:
Earlier reports, including one in UPI, explained that according to Argentinian legend, the seventh son in a daughter-less family will turn into a werewolf ("el lobison") on his 13th birthday.
While these abilities may seem advantageous, they are often seen as a burden or curse due to the hardships and challenges they bring to the individual and their family. In some cultures, families have sought to break the curse of the seventh son through various rituals or remedies. These rituals often involve special ceremonies or offerings to appease the spirits and protect the seventh son from their influence. However, the effectiveness of these rituals is highly debated and varies from culture to culture. The curse of the seventh son has been a popular theme in literature and media, often depicted in stories and movies. These portrayals often explore the struggles and conflicts faced by the seventh son as they come to terms with their powers and the societal expectations associated with them. While the belief in the curse of the seventh son may have originated as a way to explain unique family dynamics and supernatural phenomena, it has become deeply embedded in cultural folklore and continues to captivate the imagination of many. Whether seen as a curse or a gift, the seventh son continues to hold a fascinating place in the realm of myth and legend..
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