Mirrors are associated with magic through many myths, stories and legends.
It was believed that the reflection in the mirror (or any other reflective surface) was a vital part of one’s soul. (sound familiar??? What about a vampire’s reflection???)
Mirrors were thought of as “soul catchers.”
Draping black cloths over mirrors in the sick room of a dying person was to prevent the soul from being taken.
In witchcraft mirrors are used as divination tools, like a crystal ball. The witch sees images in the mirror and interprets them.
Mari Wells 
You always have the best data. I never heard about the cloth over the mirror before. Awesome.
Thanks Craig, We’ve done the cloth over the mirror thing sometimes. I thought it was very common. Must just be my strange family. 😀
I’ve just never heard of it before. Would make an awesome scene in a book.
LOL, you’ve read my mind! It will be a part of a scene I’m starting to get ready to work on, kind of.
Can’t wait to see it. I’ve been a slacker on the new stuff. Too much going on with the old stuff. I may get back to it late this month.
We often forget the beauty and magic of a mirror. Looking at any old mirror makes one wonder what it has witnessed.
It is said that if you stand with a vampire or a ghost in front of a mirror and look directly into the reflection and lock eyes you’ll see them. If you break the gaze they’ll be gone.
Exactly, Juliette. Mirrors can last forever I think I’m be afraid to wonder what they’ve witnessed. How much of it would be things people can’t see? Oooo there’s a story idea!
I’ve heard about seeing a ghost or vampire in the mirror and locking eyes you’d be able to see them, but the source wasn’t reputable. However, every vampire and ghost for that matter, that I know have reflections so anyone can see them.
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Very interesting.
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Thanks Sherry. 😀