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There is a mysterious rock named Mother Rock in Portugal. The belief related to this is so strange that it is difficult to believe. However, local people believe in it and women from far and wide come here with the hope of pregnancy.
Giving birth to children is the dream of any woman. This is not only a matter of pride for them but it is also an emotional fact. In such a situation, if they face any kind of problem in the birth of a child, then they do not shy away from believing in everything from science to superstition. A similar belief is related to a rock in Portugal. It is called the birthing stone or the mountain that gives birth to children. Women from all over the world come to collect this rock.
This mysterious rock named Mother Rock is present in Portugal. The belief related to this is so strange that it is difficult to believe. However, local people believe in it and women from far and wide come here with the hope of pregnancy. It is believed that if women sleep with one of its rocks under their pillow, they will immediately become pregnant. Let us tell you the whole matter.
baby rock
This mountain named Pedras Parideiras is in northern Portugal. This mountain miraculously seems to give birth to baby rocks. Rocks like small children keep coming out of the mountain. This mountain, one kilometer long and 600 meters wide, is made of granite stones. Often, rocks between 2 to 12 centimeters thick come out from the top of the rock, which looks like a child of the mountain. That is why it is also called “mother-rock” and pregnant stone. These rocks are approximately 300 million years old. Its outer layer is made of biotite, into which rain and dew water drains. When it solidifies, it looks like a baby rock. However, scientists are also surprised as to how these rocks come out of the big rock.

Small rocks are seen coming out of the rock.
Recognition is associated with the birth of children
Local people have considered these rocks as symbols of fertility. They believe that if a woman wants to get pregnant, if she keeps one of its rocks under her pillow and sleeps, then her pregnancy is certain. Although there is no scientific evidence for this, people claim that it happens. Women from far and wide carry these rocks and worship them after pregnancy. Although the government has banned their sale, some people still sell them. Due to this belief, the number of small rocks here has reduced considerably.
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