Tag: superstition
Symbology and superstition of cows
Throughout ancient and modern history, the cow has often been associated with motherhood. For many, they see cows as representing Mother Earth because they provide…
The art of shrunken head making
Shrunken heads, also known as tsantsas, are human heads that have been shrunken as a trophies and were used as a form of currency among…
Old Christmas Superstitions and Omens
Here are a bunch of old Christmas superstitions and omen that were adopted by the Christian religion. They are a fascinating look at what Christians…
11 Shadow Superstitions That Will Make You Scared
Superstitions about appearances of shadow people in photographs, mirrors, and windows are rampant. A majority of shadow superstitions center on the belief that seeing a…
14 Superstitions and Ancient Lore About Human Hair
Hair has long been held in the highest esteem when it comes to superstitions and lore. It is even used in magic. In fact: In…
6 Armpit Superstitions You Will Have to Read to Believe
One might never suspect that superstitions were associated with one’s armpits, yet here we are. People will stick things wherever they can fit them. 1….
11 Useful Superstitions About the Night
There are numerous superstitions about the night. Why? Man, Myth and Magic (Vol. 15) describes it best: “Fear of the dark is one of the…
Odd rainmaking customs from Russia, Romania, and Serbia
Our recent ancestors had numerous methods for rainmaking and putting an end to drought. In this gem of an article published in 1911, we learn…
8 foot superstitions for wishes, good luck, and misfortune
When it comes to old superstitions, feet matter. Whether it is bring in good luck, giving someone else a touch of bad luck, or getting…
5 Ways to summon up Satan: Superstitions, charms, and folklore
Early Christians saw Satan everywhere, and monks worked tirelessly at replacing ancient Pagan beliefs with Satanic fancies. For example, we read in Archaic England: “To…
