Articles related to "Superstition"
Superstition: Its Origins and Efficacy
We've all encountered superstition in one form or another, but where exactly do these beliefs come from, and what effect do they have on our everyday lives?
superstitions • luck • fortune • misfortune • belief
We've all encountered superstition in one form or another, but where exactly do these beliefs come from, and what effect do they have on our everyday lives?
superstitions • luck • fortune • misfortune • belief
Superstitions About The Mines
Do women in mines bring bad luck? Miners long ago thought so. What do you think?
women miners • superstitions • mining • ghosts
Do women in mines bring bad luck? Miners long ago thought so. What do you think?
women miners • superstitions • mining • ghosts
Russian Superstitions
Russian superstitions differ widely from those found in the west, and a good knowledge of them is helpful when traveling to Russia or other Former Soviet Republics.
folk • beliefs • russia • travel • russian
Russian superstitions differ widely from those found in the west, and a good knowledge of them is helpful when traveling to Russia or other Former Soviet Republics.
folk • beliefs • russia • travel • russian
Superstition
Why is superstition so prevalent in Thailand and what does it mean for decision-making by leading figures?
black magic in thailand • superstition in thailand • syncretism and buddhism • lamaist buddhism in thailand • nakhon sri thammarat
Why is superstition so prevalent in Thailand and what does it mean for decision-making by leading figures?
black magic in thailand • superstition in thailand • syncretism and buddhism • lamaist buddhism in thailand • nakhon sri thammarat
The Mandala
We all have our mandalas, our <I>Manderleys</I>...
folklore • legends • superstitions • belief • east indian
We all have our mandalas, our <I>Manderleys</I>...
folklore • legends • superstitions • belief • east indian
Traditional Nautical Superstitions
Part of the romance of the sea is found in its traditions and none have lingered longer than the superstitions of sailors and fishermen
nautical superstitions • jonah • ship figurehead • whistle up a storm • albatross
Part of the romance of the sea is found in its traditions and none have lingered longer than the superstitions of sailors and fishermen
nautical superstitions • jonah • ship figurehead • whistle up a storm • albatross
Magick: An Overview
What is magic, where did it originate, and why do so many people believe in it?
magick • superstition • tradition • ceremonial magick • voodoo
What is magic, where did it originate, and why do so many people believe in it?
magick • superstition • tradition • ceremonial magick • voodoo
Our Big Blue House
Everything happens for a reason, and when you see the signs and still don't turn back, sometimes you have to live with your decision.
ghost • apparition • spirit • paranormal • supernatural
Everything happens for a reason, and when you see the signs and still don't turn back, sometimes you have to live with your decision.
ghost • apparition • spirit • paranormal • supernatural
Crow, Mysterious Pagan Symbol
Most European traditions view crow as bad omens, problems and death. Many AmerIndian tribes believed Crow was both keeper of the sacred law and trickster.
crow • pagan symbolism • shamanism • celtic animal symbols • native american symbolism
Most European traditions view crow as bad omens, problems and death. Many AmerIndian tribes believed Crow was both keeper of the sacred law and trickster.
crow • pagan symbolism • shamanism • celtic animal symbols • native american symbolism
Fortune-telling, Temples, Incense
What's today going to be like? How about tomorrow? No, not just the weather. Can one's place in the grand scheme of things be revealed by burning incense in a temple?
superstition • fortune-teller • incense • good fortune • buddha
What's today going to be like? How about tomorrow? No, not just the weather. Can one's place in the grand scheme of things be revealed by burning incense in a temple?
superstition • fortune-teller • incense • good fortune • buddha
Native Remedies
Traditional Indigenous medicine is a vast and complex specialist field, often plundered by corporate pirates and new age novices. Personal use only - do not exploit.
indigenous medicine • native remedies • aboriginal medicine • medicinal plants • native medicinal plants
Traditional Indigenous medicine is a vast and complex specialist field, often plundered by corporate pirates and new age novices. Personal use only - do not exploit.
indigenous medicine • native remedies • aboriginal medicine • medicinal plants • native medicinal plants
The Case for Miracles
Miracles and spirituality are often dismissed as "hocus-pocus" superstition. Is this dismissal legitimate? This article says no.
miracles • supernatural • spirituality • superstition • hume
Miracles and spirituality are often dismissed as "hocus-pocus" superstition. Is this dismissal legitimate? This article says no.
miracles • supernatural • spirituality • superstition • hume
The Magical Toad
Why are toads associated with witches and wizards in children’s fairy tales and stories?
toads • witches • wizards • magic • pagan
Why are toads associated with witches and wizards in children’s fairy tales and stories?
toads • witches • wizards • magic • pagan
Faith and Reason
Reason versus faith. Can an intelligent person believe in God today or has science replaced God? Is it possible to be a person of both reason and faith?
faith and reason • on faith and reason • faith versus reason • faith vs. reason • how to believe in god in the 21st century
Reason versus faith. Can an intelligent person believe in God today or has science replaced God? Is it possible to be a person of both reason and faith?
faith and reason • on faith and reason • faith versus reason • faith vs. reason • how to believe in god in the 21st century
Gold Canyon, Arizona Golf Courses
Visit the Prospector, Lost Gold, Dinosaur Mountain, and Sidewinder golf courses in beautiful Gold Canyon, Arizona located at the base of the Superstition Mountains.
gold canyon golf courses • superstition mountain country club • gold canyon golf resort • prospector course • lost gold course
Visit the Prospector, Lost Gold, Dinosaur Mountain, and Sidewinder golf courses in beautiful Gold Canyon, Arizona located at the base of the Superstition Mountains.
gold canyon golf courses • superstition mountain country club • gold canyon golf resort • prospector course • lost gold course
Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year with these ideas!
chinese new year • new year traditions • lai see • gung hay fat choy • the chinese calendar
Celebrate Chinese New Year with these ideas!
chinese new year • new year traditions • lai see • gung hay fat choy • the chinese calendar
Gullah - an African Tree Grown in America
Afro-American Gullah and Geechie cultures of South Carolina Low Country...
slavery • africa • goldcoast • nigeria • senagal
Afro-American Gullah and Geechie cultures of South Carolina Low Country...
slavery • africa • goldcoast • nigeria • senagal
Kaffir Boy: An Analysis
An analysis/book review of Mark Mathabane's autobiography, "Kaffir Boy," which tells the story of a young African boy growing up in South Africa's townships.
kaffir boy • mark mathabane • south africa • townships • racism
An analysis/book review of Mark Mathabane's autobiography, "Kaffir Boy," which tells the story of a young African boy growing up in South Africa's townships.
kaffir boy • mark mathabane • south africa • townships • racism
Bat - A Powerful Pagan Symbol
Bats are symbolic of rebirth to Native Americans, anathemas to others and subjects of superstitions. Feared by some, bats are beneficial to the environment and humans.
bat: pagan symbolism • bat myths • bat superstitions • bat: beneficial to environment • bat maligned
Bats are symbolic of rebirth to Native Americans, anathemas to others and subjects of superstitions. Feared by some, bats are beneficial to the environment and humans.
bat: pagan symbolism • bat myths • bat superstitions • bat: beneficial to environment • bat maligned
Knock On Wood
"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.
superstitions • old wives' tales • knock on wood • urban legends • black cats
"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.
superstitions • old wives' tales • knock on wood • urban legends • black cats
Spain Attempts to Colonize Florida
A study of the early history of Florida might well give the superstitious mind the impression that Florida was under a curse or was capable of placing curses on the first
florida • spanish armada • superstition • ponce de leon • st. augustine
A study of the early history of Florida might well give the superstitious mind the impression that Florida was under a curse or was capable of placing curses on the first
florida • spanish armada • superstition • ponce de leon • st. augustine
Superstitous Sales
Personal beliefs and superstition affects many individuals. It colors the way they live their everyday life. Let me share a personal experience with you.
home buyer • home seller • sale • sales • selling
Personal beliefs and superstition affects many individuals. It colors the way they live their everyday life. Let me share a personal experience with you.
home buyer • home seller • sale • sales • selling
The Chinese Ghost Month
The Chinese seventh month, usually August, is the most ill-fated time of the year. It is called Ghost Month, and its climax is the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts.
ghost month • festival of the hungry ghosts • festival of the hungry spirits • zhongyuan jie • ullambana festival
The Chinese seventh month, usually August, is the most ill-fated time of the year. It is called Ghost Month, and its climax is the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts.
ghost month • festival of the hungry ghosts • festival of the hungry spirits • zhongyuan jie • ullambana festival
Spider Spider on the Wall
Do you believe in old wives' tales? Old wives' tales abound in folklore and cover every topic from A to Z and then some.
robert the bruce • scotland • spiders • character traits • wars
Do you believe in old wives' tales? Old wives' tales abound in folklore and cover every topic from A to Z and then some.
robert the bruce • scotland • spiders • character traits • wars
Halloween Symbols - Meaning
Why do we associate objects such as jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, and masks with the celebration of all Hallow's Eve? A brief look into the history of Halloween symbols
halloween • halloween symbols • origins of halloween • samhain • halloween history
Why do we associate objects such as jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, and masks with the celebration of all Hallow's Eve? A brief look into the history of Halloween symbols
halloween • halloween symbols • origins of halloween • samhain • halloween history
"The Age of Enlightenment"
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
Ghosts in the Mines
A short collection of mining-related ghost stories from the past.
mining • ghosts • apparitions • spirits
A short collection of mining-related ghost stories from the past.
mining • ghosts • apparitions • spirits
Culture and AIDS in Africa
In the ongoing discussion of the AIDS pandemic in Africa, the role of culture is almost always, without fail, mentioned.
aids • pandemic • africa • culture • poverty
In the ongoing discussion of the AIDS pandemic in Africa, the role of culture is almost always, without fail, mentioned.
aids • pandemic • africa • culture • poverty
MAY DAY -spring is in the air
Today is May 1, traditionally a joyous and festive day to celebrate the coming of spring. This article explains the origins of May Day.
festival • spring • flora • maypole • labour movement
Today is May 1, traditionally a joyous and festive day to celebrate the coming of spring. This article explains the origins of May Day.
festival • spring • flora • maypole • labour movement
Intro to Humanism, Part 5: Enlightenment Precursors to Secular Humanism
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
Barnetro (Part I of II)
Translated variously as childhood "faith," "belief," "superstition," "innocence," "foolishness," "gullibility," and "naiveté," the Norwegian term <i>barnetro</i> is a difficult one to pin down. Used most commonly in reference to religion, it's easy to mistake the word as simply mapping on to conceptions of Christian faith and childlike trust in God. Despite this, as a brief look at the term's usage in song and poetry, it's evident that barnetro has broader applications.
barnetro • childhood faith • innocence • religious • cultural connotations
Translated variously as childhood "faith," "belief," "superstition," "innocence," "foolishness," "gullibility," and "naiveté," the Norwegian term <i>barnetro</i> is a difficult one to pin down. Used most commonly in reference to religion, it's easy to mistake the word as simply mapping on to conceptions of Christian faith and childlike trust in God. Despite this, as a brief look at the term's usage in song and poetry, it's evident that barnetro has broader applications.
barnetro • childhood faith • innocence • religious • cultural connotations
Home-Brewed Cajun Remedies
Cajun traditions include homebrewed remedies for flu and other ailments.
cajun • tradition • remedies • acadiana • louisiana
Cajun traditions include homebrewed remedies for flu and other ailments.
cajun • tradition • remedies • acadiana • louisiana
Knitting Notes by Judy Brown
An informational book, journal, and keepsake all in one, this journal is meant to inspire, organize, and inform knitters.
judy brown • knitting journal • book review • online resources • organizing knitting
An informational book, journal, and keepsake all in one, this journal is meant to inspire, organize, and inform knitters.
judy brown • knitting journal • book review • online resources • organizing knitting
Myth-Making
Have a look at what some of the great thinkers of our culture have had to say about Myth-Making.
myth-making • euhemerus • freud • jung • levi-strauss
Have a look at what some of the great thinkers of our culture have had to say about Myth-Making.
myth-making • euhemerus • freud • jung • levi-strauss
Dracula, and His Vampire Friends
The beliefs that vampire bats will naturally seek you out and kill you is based primarily on the concept, or thought, of old Dracula movies. While vampires such as Dracula, may have been found scary and life threatening, vampire bats are hardly lethal, and rarely harmful, at least to us. In all reality they are more of a pest to cattle than humans!
dracula • vampire • bats • exotic • wildlife
The beliefs that vampire bats will naturally seek you out and kill you is based primarily on the concept, or thought, of old Dracula movies. While vampires such as Dracula, may have been found scary and life threatening, vampire bats are hardly lethal, and rarely harmful, at least to us. In all reality they are more of a pest to cattle than humans!
dracula • vampire • bats • exotic • wildlife
May Day
The customs of May Day go back to pre-Christian times. This article gives a brief look at its history.
may day • beltane • walpurgisnacht • st walpurga • roodmas
The customs of May Day go back to pre-Christian times. This article gives a brief look at its history.
may day • beltane • walpurgisnacht • st walpurga • roodmas
SATI: A Burning Issue
It's still taboo to talk about it . . . But is Sati really happening in the rural hinterlands of India?
sati • suttee • roop kanwar • rajasthan • mewar
It's still taboo to talk about it . . . But is Sati really happening in the rural hinterlands of India?
sati • suttee • roop kanwar • rajasthan • mewar
Book Review Author Robert Bartlett
A new study from leading medievalist Professor Robert Bartlett
natural and the supernatural in the middle ages • professor robert bartlett • new medieval books • medieaval • medieval witchcraft
A new study from leading medievalist Professor Robert Bartlett
natural and the supernatural in the middle ages • professor robert bartlett • new medieval books • medieaval • medieval witchcraft
Flagstaff
For many visitors of northern Arizona, Flagstaff, is a town they remember passing through on their way to the Grand Canyon. But Flagstaff has so much more to offer.
flagstaff • grand canyon • hiking • skiing • dining
For many visitors of northern Arizona, Flagstaff, is a town they remember passing through on their way to the Grand Canyon. But Flagstaff has so much more to offer.
flagstaff • grand canyon • hiking • skiing • dining
History of Hot Cross Buns
An Easter favourite, hot cross buns are rich in flavour, in history, and in superstition.
history of hot cross buns • hot cross bun recipes • recipe for hot cross buns • hot cross buns • meaning of hot cross buns
An Easter favourite, hot cross buns are rich in flavour, in history, and in superstition.
history of hot cross buns • hot cross bun recipes • recipe for hot cross buns • hot cross buns • meaning of hot cross buns
Holy Thursday Slovak Traditions
Traditions in Slovakia associated with preparing for the Easter holiday on Holy Thursday.
slovak • slovakia • folk customs • folk • customs
Traditions in Slovakia associated with preparing for the Easter holiday on Holy Thursday.
slovak • slovakia • folk customs • folk • customs
Magic in Ancient India
What kinds of monsters and magic existed in the ancient Indian imagination?
magic in ancient india • monsters in ancient india • indian vampires • indian ghosts • animism in india
What kinds of monsters and magic existed in the ancient Indian imagination?
magic in ancient india • monsters in ancient india • indian vampires • indian ghosts • animism in india
Psychological Horror Novels
Readers are attracted to horror stories for many reasons -- to seek excitement, to experience the thrill of being scared, or to learn something about human nature
horror • psychological horror • heart shaped box • best horror stories • stephen king
Readers are attracted to horror stories for many reasons -- to seek excitement, to experience the thrill of being scared, or to learn something about human nature
horror • psychological horror • heart shaped box • best horror stories • stephen king
Telling Fortunes in Salem
Salem Village girls are telling fortunes with egg whites until one white takes on the form of a coffin. Tituba tells them Bible stories laced with voodoo.
salem witch trials • tituba • parris • fortune telling • coffin
Salem Village girls are telling fortunes with egg whites until one white takes on the form of a coffin. Tituba tells them Bible stories laced with voodoo.
salem witch trials • tituba • parris • fortune telling • coffin
The Eye and The Eye 2 on DVD
Watch the original film by the Pang Brothers to see if Renee Zellweger can match its award-winning performance in the US remake of The Eye.
eye • pang brothers • oxide pang • danny pang • angelica lee
Watch the original film by the Pang Brothers to see if Renee Zellweger can match its award-winning performance in the US remake of The Eye.
eye • pang brothers • oxide pang • danny pang • angelica lee
The Trial of the Templars
The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.
templars • templar • templer • templarios • templier
The arrest and trial of the Templars destroyed the first military religious order. But they lived on in legends of divine retribution.
templars • templar • templer • templarios • templier
Why is Salt Used as a Preservative?
Many people use salt as a preservative without knowing how it works. This article explains why, so that you can have a better understanding of the preserving process
salt as a preservative • why is salt a preservative • how to use salt as a preservative • preserving natural products with salt • preserving products with salt
Many people use salt as a preservative without knowing how it works. This article explains why, so that you can have a better understanding of the preserving process
salt as a preservative • why is salt a preservative • how to use salt as a preservative • preserving natural products with salt • preserving products with salt
All Saints Day/All Souls Day
Since the early Middle Ages, Halloween has been part of a trio of major Church feasts. But what are these feasts and what do they commemorate?
halloween • hallowe'en • all hallow's eve • all saints day • all souls day
Since the early Middle Ages, Halloween has been part of a trio of major Church feasts. But what are these feasts and what do they commemorate?
halloween • hallowe'en • all hallow's eve • all saints day • all souls day
Baha'is You Might Want To Know
The Baha'is mentioned in this article are know within the musical entertainment field. Although their backgrounds and musical expressions differ greatly, the do show forth the influence that the Baha'i Faith can instill within an individual.
baha'i • baha'u'llah • abdu'l-baha • dizzy gillespie • susan lewis wright
The Baha'is mentioned in this article are know within the musical entertainment field. Although their backgrounds and musical expressions differ greatly, the do show forth the influence that the Baha'i Faith can instill within an individual.
baha'i • baha'u'llah • abdu'l-baha • dizzy gillespie • susan lewis wright
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