Show ladder superstition the origin of the superstition about walking under a ladder is not known it probably arises from the fact that in very early times culprits were often hanged from ladders propped d against buildings believers in the superstition say that bad luck will III follow those who ho walk under a ladder unless he be makes a wish in 10 england the superstition has it that an unworried unmarried woman who ho walks under a ladder will not be married for a year to those believing this superstition it Is also considered unlucky to walk alk on a ladder lang on the ground |