The 5 phrases & actions we use go back to ancient times

The 5 phrases & actions we use go back to ancient times

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In the modern world, the life we live in is the product of all that comes before us.

So it's not surprising that so many small phrases or actions we do in the modern world can be traced back to distant history.

Here are five common phrases we use and the history behind them.

Get down the horse.

Have you ever wondered where this question came from?

In the medieval times, knights and nobles used to ride giant war horses specially bred for battle and strength.

These horses, known as the Terminator, usually carry as many plates and letters as their owners usually cost the same as a good armor suit.

When the two knights go out to fight each other, they will say to each other "Step down from your Terminator" so they can talk equally.

Eat Humble Pie.

Everyone has heard the saying "Eat Humble Pie", but what exactly does it mean?

Well a Humble Pie is a cake made up of the chopped "plumage" of a game animal, ie the heart, liver, lungs and kidneys - usually in deer.

The reason this is called "Humble" is because it is an adaptation of the term "Umble", which is itself an adaptation of the French word "Nomble", which means "Deer's Innards".

This type of cake is considered to be low and modest, especially when compared to a good piece of venison, and so that's why eating humble pie is a statement that reflects one's humility.

Living On The Brush.

The term "Living Over The Brush" is used to describe an unmarried couple living together.

This is rooted in the ancient marriage custom of jumping over a broom to consolidate a marriage that could not be blessed by a religious official.

After exchanging the vows, the couples will hold hands and jump together over the broom handle or broom handle held by two of the village's most respected elders.

This practice is still used to reinforce the coming together of two people during the Pagan fasting ritual.

Hand-handed shake.

In most cultures, the right handshake is the standard way of greeting, be it a greeting between a coworker or a friend.

This is often traced back to the medieval times to signify to someone that you are unarmed.

Since most of the boxers will be right-handed swordsmen, and using your right hand to shake it shows the other side you won't take your weapon and take them down.

As a side note, the Girl Scouts and the Girl Guides shake hands with their left hands as a visual metaphor for their motto “Always Be Ready”.

Put your glasses together and say "Congratulations!"

The practice of touching glasses in cheers has its roots in ancient Greece, when someone was likely trying to poison you.

By smashing glasses, you spill a little of your drink on the other person, and vice versa, so if that person is trying to poison you, they are also poisoning themselves.

So, together to raise glasses has become a sign of the trust between the two sides.

If you are just as paranoid as I am, then you just need to carefully observe where someone poured a drink from and never eat or drink something unless you see someone else did.

That's it, five simple phrases and actions with historical roots.

The next time you meet someone and shake their hand, explain to them where it came from or so if you are looking for someone to start a bar chat cheer that person on and