Ancient - Minos (Sengo):
Customs - Minos culture is very ancient and distinct from other cultures. Bread is considered a gift of God and as such should be included in every meal. It should be blessed and those who receive it should make the sign of the cross with a knife before slicing it. Minos ledgend states that a person can catch the evil eye, or “matiasma”, from someone else’s envy making them feel bad physically and psychologically. To avoid it you should wear a little blue marble glass charm or bracelet with an eye engraved on it. Fresh onions and/or garlic hanging in the corner of a house can also ward off the evil eye. Minos citizens never hand knives to someone who asks because they believe that they will have a fight with the person. They set it down and let the other person take it instead. The expression "Piase kokkino" (touch red) is used when two people say the same thing. They say it and then both have to touch any red item they can find to avoid a future fight or argument.
