The phrase "In the mouth of the wolf" ( In bocca al lupo ) is the standard Italian way to say "good luck," with the traditional response being "May the wolf die" ( Crepi il lupo ). 3. "Hard-Luck Stories"
Many traditional stories involve protecting oneself from the malocchio (the evil eye) using charms like the cornicello (little horn) or by throwing salt over the left shoulder to avoid misfortune.
If your interest is in anime/manga, the popular series features a deep exploration of the "story of luck." Fans often analyze how characters like Rin and Isagi experience luck as a "scientific" result of being in the right place at the right time.