An omen can be a prognosis, a prediction or a prediction.
An omen is a sign or symptom of something future. The concept is also used to name a prediction , a prediction or a prognosis .
For example: "The presence of these birds is a good omen: I suppose we must be near the coast" , "The omen of a difficult month for the local economy was not fulfilled since there were no major shocks" , "The arrival of two new companies to the region is a good omen .
The etymology of the concept takes us to the Latin language : augurium . Omens are usually forecasts made by specialists about future panoramas of a certain sector, field or industry. An economist, to cite one case, can cast a negative omen on the labor market by analyzing different indicators (such as the level of investment or current inflation).
Omens in the Roman Empire
At the time of the Roman Empire , there were priests known as augurs who dedicated themselves to making omens. It was an official position that was held for life.
These priests found omens in different types of signs: in weather conditions, in the behavior of animals , in extraordinary events, etc. Thus they gave good or bad omens to the rulers who consulted them.
The idea of a bad omen refers to the anticipation of a misfortune.
The notion in Japanese culture
In different corners of the world there are symbols or signs that are considered to express a bad omen . Thus, for example, in Japan there are several that exist in this sense, the following being especially highlighted:
- If someone breaks a geta , which is the country's typical sandal, it is considered that this will bring seven years of bad luck.
- When a person wakes up and realizes that they have slept with their belly in the air, they reflect that they may have been the victim of an evil demon that tried to steal their navel.
- If someone cuts their nails at night, they should know that this could mean that they or their parents are going to die.
- At night you should not whistle, because if you do that you summon an evil being.
- Pointing your thumb at a hearse is an omen of one's own death.
Omen as a proper noun
Augurio , on the other hand, is a masculine name that has its origins in Latin. January 20 is San Augurio , in homage to Augurio de Tarragona . This man was a priest who, while a deacon, suffered terrible martyrdoms. By order of the emperors, he was persecuted and ended up being burned in an amphitheater.
It is established that men named Augurio are characterized by being very emotional, having enormous sensitivity and enjoying a wonderful capacity for intuition. Not to mention that they are reserved, they tend to remain calm at all times and, at times, they can show a certain egocentrism.
It is also indicated that they are very jealous of their privacy, they are characterized by being vulnerable and, as a general rule, they are quite shy.