... The nothion that oysters have strong aphrodisac propertiesis among the best know of all food superstitions. . The idea dates back to the romens who feasted on oysters at orgies.

... Another popular belief is that it is lucky to carry a oyster shell about ones person. . An old english tradition claims that eating oysters on Aug 5th( ST James Day) guarantees that the person concerned will never be without food.