Across ancient Egypt, Greece, China, and coastal Asia, sailors often painted eyes on their boats — not just for decoration, but as spiritual guardians.

The belief? These eyes would help the boat see danger and ward off sea spirits that could cause storms, shipwrecks, or misfortune.

I just released a short YouTube video diving into this superstition — its history, symbolism, and how it still lives on in modern culture.

👉 https://youtu.be/wxW8XClKoYg

Let’s discuss:

• Do you think this was spiritual, psychological, or purely cultural?
• What other sea-related superstitions do you know?

Drop your thoughts — especially if you’ve seen boats with eyes in your country!