Tag: superstition

Beans have long held a special place in the lore and traditions of cultures worldwide. From associations with the afterlife to their roles in divination…

Bay leaves, known scientifically as Laurus nobilis, have been cherished for their symbolic and practical uses for over two thousand years. Originating from the Mediterranean…

I have always paid attention to the strange things my elders would say, and I feel this is why I have always been fascinated by…

Contagious magic is a concept within the study of magic and religion that says objects or individuals can affect each other through physical contact or…

Imitative magic, also known as sympathetic magic, operates on the principle that like produces like or that an effect resembles its cause. This form of…

Have you ever experienced a sudden, unexplained tingling in your ears and wondered what it might mean? This peculiar sensation has been a source of…

Throughout history, the cuckoo bird has been enveloped in a shroud of mystique, often seen as a herald of omens. Diving into the pastoral poetry…

Ancient civilizations often viewed solar eclipses with a mix of awe, fear, and wonder due to their lack of understanding of the celestial phenomena behind…

If you thought actors were just about memorizing lines and hitting their marks, think again. The world of thespians is brimming with curious beliefs and…

In a world where acts of heroism and compassion are celebrated, it’s hard to imagine a time when saving a life, especially one teetering on…