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A very real danger in the Victorian era
In the 19th century, early metal-operated umbrellas were rigid and sometimes dangerous. Opening them abruptly in a confined space could injure someone or break fragile objects. Thus, it was simply safer to avoid this action indoors. Over time, this precaution became a persistent superstition.
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A link with Egyptian beliefs
In ancient Egypt, umbrellas were used to protect pharaohs from the sun and were considered sacred objects. Opening them in an inappropriate location was seen as an offense to the gods and could attract their anger. Although this belief seems far removed from our modern umbrellas, it may have contributed to the superstition we see today.
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A disturbance of energetic harmony
Some esoteric interpretations suggest that opening an umbrella indoors disrupts the energetic balance of a home. According to these beliefs, the object, meant to protect from the rain outdoors, acts as a barrier indoors, preventing positive energies from circulating freely.
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