Caulbearers: Babies with Paranormal Abilities?
An image of a caulbearer, a baby born inside its amniotic sac. Photo by Jana Brasil via Newshub
A caulbearer is a baby born with a “veil” covering its face made from an unbroken amniotic sac. It is said that a child born this way will grow up to have unique paranormal protections or even psychic abilities.
What is a Caulbearer?
A caulbearer is a baby who is born with a special covering on their head or face called the caul. This covering is a part of the sac that surrounds the baby in the mother's womb. It's rare, but sometimes when a baby is born, a thin, see-through layer of this sac remains on their head or face.
Being born as a caulbearer is very uncommon. It happens to only a few babies, about 1 in 80,000.
Being born with a caul usually doesn't have any medical effects. It is considered a natural occurrence and generally does not cause any harm or complications to the baby. The caul is usually harmless and can be easily removed by the healthcare provider during the delivery process. So, medically speaking, being born with a caul is usually not a cause for concern.
Special Abilities of Caulbearers
Good Luck and Protection: In many cultures, being born with a caul was considered a sign of good luck and protection. It was believed that caulbearers would have a fortunate and successful life. Some thought that the caul protected them from harm, especially from drowning.
Psychic or Intuitive Abilities
In Scotland and Scandanavia, Caulbearers have been associated with special psychic or intuitive abilities. They believed caulbearers had a deeper connection to the spiritual realm and possessed heightened intuition or clairvoyance.
Healing Powers
Some cultures believed that caulbearers had the ability to heal others. They were thought to possess a special touch or gift for curing ailments and helping people recover from illnesses.
Charms and Talismans
In medieval Britain, the caul itself was considered a powerful charm or talisman. It was believed to bring good luck, ward off evil spirits, or provide protection against danger when carried or kept close to the person.
Divination and Prophetic Abilities
Caulbearers were sometimes associated with the ability to see the future or predict events. Their caul was believed to grant them insight into upcoming events or hidden knowledge.
In Belarusian folklore, being born with a caul was seen as a sign of special powers or abilities. It was believed that caulbearers possessed supernatural gifts, such as the ability to see into the future, communicate with spirits, or possess great wisdom and insight.
Indication of Noble Birth
In Tibetan culture, being born with a caul was traditionally considered an auspicious sign associated with nobility and high status. It was believed that a child born with a caul possessed a special connection to the spiritual realm and was destined for greatness.
According to Tibetan beliefs, being born with a caul was seen as an indication of the child's previous virtuous deeds in past lives. It was believed that the caul protected the child from negative influences and bestowed them with divine blessings.
In some cases, Tibetan nobility would preserve the caul as a precious relic, symbolizing the child's noble birth and divine favor. The caul might be placed in a special container and kept as a cherished family heirloom.
Famous Caulbearers
King Louis XIV was said to have been a caulbearer. Image: Wikipedia
It seems there might be something to this superstition since a number of famous people throughout history have been born with a caul.
King Louis XIV of France, also known as the "Sun King," was reputedly born with a caul in 1638. Being born with this unique covering was considered an auspicious sign, and it was believed to contribute to his long and successful reign as one of the most influential monarchs in French history.
Napoléon Bonaparte, the renowned military and political leader of France, was also believed to be born with a caul in 1769. This added to the mythos surrounding his persona, as it was considered a sign of greatness and fortune.
Charles II of England who reigned as the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland in the mid-17th century, was said to have been born with a caul. This was viewed as a symbol of luck and divine protection, particularly during a time of political upheaval and unrest in Britain.
Sir Richard Owen, a prominent British biologist and paleontologist of the 19th century, was born with a caul in 1804. His fame primarily stems from his significant contributions to the field of comparative anatomy and his role in coining the term "dinosaur."
Vseslav Bryachislavich, also known as Vseslav the Seer or Vseslav the Sorcerer, is a figure from Belarusian folklore and history. Vseslav was believed to have been born with a caul, which was considered a significant and mystical occurrence.
Bryachislavich is often portrayed as a mythical and legendary figure, attributed with magical powers and knowledge. He was described as a seer and sorcerer who could predict events and had a deep understanding of the hidden aspects of the world.
Do you know of any other caulbearers that have lived unique lives? Tell us about it in the comments.
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