The lucky 4-leaf clover: nature and mysticism
When we think of a lucky charm, it is surely the 4-leaf clover that comes first to our mind. This is not surprising!
Among the leading lucky charms, we can at the very least say that the 4-leaf clover has its place. If we commonly associate it with luck, it is quite simply because it is rare to find one. Scientists have estimated the number of 4-leaf clovers at 1 in...
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The lucky 4-leaf clover: nature and mysticism
When we think of a lucky charm, it is surely the 4-leaf clover that comes first to our mind. This is not surprising!
Among the leading lucky charms, we can at the very least say that the 4-leaf clover has its place. If we commonly associate it with luck, it is quite simply because it is rare to find one. Scientists have estimated the number of 4-leaf clovers at 1 in 10,000 clovers. Impressive, right?
More precisely, this lucky charm is associated with the Irish people (about whom you will learn more here) of which it is one of the national symbols. This is due to St. Patrick, who used the shamrock as a symbol during the mass conversion of the Irish. It was by comparing the leaves of the clover, distinct but still forming an entity, that he made them understand the concept of the Holy Trinity.
Today, the 4-leaf clover is no longer confined to Ireland. It is indeed found in more or less all Western cultures. This also pushes some historians to attribute the symbol of the clover to the Celtic-Germanic culture which, as we know, showed a certain adoration towards nature.
As a specialist in lucky charms, we naturally couldn't ignore the 4-leaf clover. Here is a collection entirely dedicated to him.
