Superstitions and Mysticism in Cyprus – An Evening Cultural and Historical Walking Lecture in Larnaca

Why don’t people sweep the floor after sunset in Cyprus? Why have blue eyes been hung on doors for centuries? Why was an upside-down loaf of bread considered a sign of misfortune? And how could a dog’s behavior once reveal its owner’s faith?

Cyprus is an island where ancient superstitions still coexist with everyday life. Here, ancient rituals have been passed down through generations, and fears have transformed into traditions and protective symbols.

My Secret Cyprus invites you to stroll through Larnaca at night—a city where ancient beliefs, religious traditions, and mystical stories are still hidden in the symbols, customs, and streets of the old town.

What awaits participants:

• ancient Cypriot omens, superstitions, and rituals

• stories about the evil eye, curses, and protective talismans

• secret symbols that can still be seen in Cyprus today

• folk traditions related to home, family, and good luck

• mystical stories and legends of old Larnaca

• a stroll through the city at night by lantern light

• an atmosphere of mystery, where history intertwines with myths, mysticism, and religion

“Discover the Cyprus hidden from most—an island of ancient symbols, mysticism, an