A Russian person has a special relationship with the bath. Each bath procedure is a real cult. People believe that the bath rejuvenates, gives strength and generally has a positive effect on health. But there are things that are not recommended to do in the bath. If you didn’t know this before, be sure to read today’s article.
1. You can not go to the bath after midnight
There is a belief that the owner lives in any bathhouse. They call him a bannik. This is a very demanding mystical creature, which is difficult to please, but possible. For example, a bannik should leave soap and a basin of water so that he can wash himself. There are legends that after midnight there comes a time when the bannik is steamed. It is not recommended to go to the steam room at the same time as the bath owner, otherwise he can "crush".
2. Men first, then women
The fair sex is often discriminated against. It has long been believed that women are unclean. They were forbidden to visit many places, including the church and the bathhouse.
Previously, people believed that if any woman entered the bathhouse first, then all the ailments and troubles that she washed away with water would spread to the person who came after her. Therefore, the men always steamed and bathed first. Only then were representatives of the weaker sex allowed to enter.
3. Can't make a third pass
It was said above that a bannik is hard to please. He prefers to bathe third. People call it the "third pair". Rumor has it that a bannik can be doused with boiling water or even strangled if someone enters his turn. Of course, this is only a legend, but it is better to play it safe.
4. Alcohol in the bath is not acceptable
It would seem that the bathhouse is an ideal place to have a drink and relax. But all the same fastidious bannik does not like alcoholic drinks very much. It has long been believed that the owner of the bath cannot stand those who drink alcohol in the bath. It was said that for an addiction he could tear off his skin.
I note that with this type of rest it is really better to give up alcohol. Some people, while intoxicated, do not control themselves: they can burn themselves, fall, etc. It is easiest to shift the blame to the bannik, but the responsibility still remains with the drunk person.
5. Can't spit on rocks
This is again superstition with a logical explanation. Rumor has it that if you spit on hot stones, the bannik will respond in kind. Moreover, his saliva is hot and burning. The owner of the bath is easy to offend. And if he is offended, do not expect anything good. For example, herpes can start from spitting on stones. It is better not to anger the bannik and splash clean water on the stones. There will definitely be more benefits.
6. Everyone should have a personal broom
It seems that there is nothing special in the bath broom. Many do not attach any importance to this attribute. In fact, you need to choose a broom carefully. It is believed that the full moon is the best time for knitting brooms. It is necessary to ensure that the tree is whole, that it has only one trunk. Breaking branches, you must ask for forgiveness from the plant.
In addition, each must have an individual broom. If you use someone else's attribute, you can take away all his troubles.
7. You need to choose the right bath days
You can’t just take and go for a steam bath on any convenient day. No smoking on Mondays. It is believed that on this day the bathhouse is completely controlled by the bathing spirit. And we repeatedly repeated that it is undesirable to quarrel with him.
The best days for bath procedures are Thursday and Saturday. It is also not forbidden to relax in the bath on Tuesday. The rest of the time, it is better to refuse to visit the bath.
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