Effigies are Voodoo

We all still believe in the old time religions - voodoo, animism, new ageism. At least in some small ways - like symbolism, or betting strategies. We matured as a species in a whirlpool of mystery, tragedy, and sudden death. Why not believe in something "better"?

That's all foolish, of course, but convincing yourself of something can often make it real. Belief - in whatever - becomes real enough. Through repetition.