31 Creepy Facts About Mirrors

Mirrors have always captivated us. While some use them to get ready in the morning, others like their vintage and wooden aesthetic to add charm to their basic rooms. Apart from their everyday function, mirrors have always been a fascinating part of folklore, cultural superstitions, and fears. Did you know that many people around the world have experienced numerous paranormal incidents with mirrors? Here are some creepy facts about mirrors that might scare your sleep away.

11 Scary Facts About Mirrors

1. Justus von Liebig, a German chemist, is credited with inventing the silvered-glass mirror in 1835.

2. Strange figures or ghostly faces appearing in the mirror are among the most widely observed disturbing mirror experiences in the world. 

3. Seeing strange things inside a mirror can be caused by human visual pareidolia in which our brain tricks itself into perceiving recognizable patterns like faces in random shapes and shadows. 

4. In certain cultures, there are taboos regarding the use of mirrors at night. This is because they are seen as potential gateways for dark forces and spirits to enter the world. 

5. Some people believe that staring into a mirror at night can invite negative entities from other worlds. 

6. The famous Bloody Mary legend presents the idea that chanting it in front of a dimly lit mirror can invite the spirit of a disfigured woman.

7. The evil doppelganger is another popular experience people have with mirrors. 

8. Eisoptrophobia is the fear of mirrors or reflective objects which can result from numerous factors. 

9. Some tales suggest that broken or cracked mirrors can also serve as a portal for supernatural beings. 

10. Black mirrors, also known as obsidian mirrors, have been used multiple times in occult practices. 

11. Romans believed that if you break a mirror, you might cause harm to your soul and life which are renewed every seven years. Thus, it may cause seven years of bad luck. 

10 Scary Facts About Mirrors

Here are ten scary facts about mirrors you should know

1. Mirrors used to be covered after death because of the belive that the dead person may be trapped in it.
2. There is an ancient practice called ‘’scrying’’ ( divination using reflective surfaces). Dark mirrors were used for this by  Nostradamus to see the present, past and future.
3. In Feng Shui, you don’t have mirrors facing your bed as it is considered to be bad luck.
4. As per some cultures, if two mirrors are kept facing each other, then it can create an infinity loop that can trap spirits, or even open paths to other dimensions.
5. It is an old belief that vampires do not have reflections. This superstition originated from the belief that mirrors reflect the “shadow soul. Therefore, soulless beings like vampires are invisible.
6. Witches were said to use magic mirrors to write their oracles in blood.
7. The Lugosi mirror is considered haunted. The subsequent owners of these mirrors have reported seeing a dark entity and have even experienced physical attacks.
8. In folklore, it is believed that mirrors can store images and energies they reflect. This can be released later.
9. The strange-face illusion means staring at your image in low light can cause your face to distort, appear monstrous and even transform into other faces. You can even see the image of deceased people.
10.  Certain cultures advise people against looking into a mirror in the dark. According to these people, the mind can make things up to fill in the shadows and can create unsettling visions.

5 Dark Truths About Mirrors

Here are some dark truths about mirrors that you may have never heard of:

1. In ancient times, mirrors were used in rituals to bring entities or for “love magic,” where one would try to imagine the face of a future beloved.
2. In certain cultures, it is considered unlucky to give mirrors to newlyweds. This is because mirrors are fragile, and of the belief that they can hold bad spirits.
3. It was a widespread custom in Victorian times to cover all mirrors after someone died.
4. The ancient Aztec mirrors were made from obsidian. These mirrors were linked to Tezcatlipoca or the Lord of the Night, who is believed to use them to cross between the Earthly realm and the underworld.
5. It is a belief that if you look into the mirro for too long spritis can take your soul.

5 Psychological Facts About Mirrors

Here are some psychological and scary facts about mirrors-

1. Mirror plays an important role in shaping self-perception. This is because we use the image we see for self-assessment.
2. When we observe someone in a mirror, mirror neurons in our brains activate. This helps us to empathise with the emotional state of the person.
3. Looking into your own eyes in a mirror can result in self-compassion, self-awareness and a stronger connection with oneself.
4. Mirrors can boost our confidence, reaffirm our physical appearance, and can even trigger feelings of self-doubt.
5. As per psychology, mirrors represent the dividing line between our conscious and subconscious minds. It allow us to peek into our unconsciousness by gazing for a long period of time.

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