Video - The Sneezing Superstitions of Ancient Greece and Medieval Europe

Did you know that in ancient Greece, people believed that sneezing was a sign from the gods? They thought that a sneeze was actually the soul trying to escape the body, so they would say "bless you" to keep the soul from leaving. Imagine having to bless someone every time they sneezed! And speaking of sneezing, did you know that in medieval Europe, people thought that if you sneezed during a conversation, it meant that the devil was trying to steal your soul? So next time you feel a sneeze coming on, just remember, it's all in the name of superstition!