Magical, Mythical Facts About Wall Mirrors You Probably Didn’t Know

Wall mirrors are important to everyone. We say this because anyone reading this probably has a mirror or two hanging on their walls. Maybe even similar to this wall mirror with rectangular frame. It features a wooden frame with natural wood grain details. This style of mirror is commonly used across homes and hotels across the world. 

We tend to use mirrors primarily to check ourselves: Is our hair styled right? Is our face looking alright? Is there anything stuck between our teeth? And so on. 

Another use of wall mirrors is to enhance your living space with a sprinkling of style and panache. The reflective glass surface adds an interesting visual element to your space and can make the space seem larger. Take this wooden frame round mirror as an example. It showcases a transitional style with an eye-catching sunburst design. Hang this mirror on a wall that faces a corridor or another room and watch your compact living space appear that much larger. 

3 Magical, Mythical Facts About Wall Mirrors

This interesting BBC blog says that there is something peculiar about a mirror. We feel comfortable in front of it to practice our speeches in front of it, and yet, a Victorian style wall mirror can give us the creeps. With that in mind, here are three magical, mythical facts about mirrors. Enjoy reading them!

1. The Mirror In Snow White Is Inspired By A Real One

Perhaps the most famous mirror in popular culture belonged to Snow White’s stepmother. It turns out that the fictional ‘talking’ mirror was inspired by a real-life version, and that the character of Snow White too was based on a real-life Bavarian Baroness. We found this fact to be simply amazing. Even more amazing is that the real-life mirror is on display at the Spessart Museum at the Lohr Castle in Bavaria, Germany. We recommend you put visiting the Spessart Museum high on your bucket list. FYI, the mirror at the museum does not talk.  

2. Capturing Good Luck

Mirrors usually come with their superstitions. In ancient China, rustic style wall mirrors were used to capture the moon’s energy. This was believed to help a person succeed in life. Qin Shi Huang is the most famous example. He became the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty in AD 25 because of his ‘magic’ mirror that revealed the true nature of the person who looked at it. What we would like to borrow from this interesting fact is that you can use mirrors to bring more light into your living space. This could uplift your mood when you’re feeling down. 

3. The Egyptian Mirror

Modern square dresser mirrors are made using aluminum powder. The Egyptians, however, had a different way of making mirrors according to the BBC blog. They used polished copper to manufacture shiny, reflective surfaces because the metal was associated with Hathor, the goddess of beauty, cosmetics, love, and fertility. We believe the ancient Egyptians got the association between mirrors and the goddess spot-on. 

Wall Mirrors At Casagear

Whatever your personal choice, Casagear has you covered when it comes to wall mirrors. You will find various designs and styles, including transitional style wooden frame mirrors, on our website. 

Visit Casagear.com today to buy your perfect mirror!