Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of superstitions, exploring their origins, meanings, and why they still influence us today. From knocking on wood to the lore of Halloween and black cat myths, we uncover the cultural and historical roots of these beliefs. Learn about the protective magic of tossing salt, the avoidance of unlucky numbers like 13 and 666 (and one you may not expect!), and quirky traditions involving rubbing dice on redheads. Discover how these rituals have evolved over time and share your own superstitions in the comments below :)
⏰Chapters⏰:
00:00 Introduction to Superstitions
00:43 Defining Superstitions
01:30 Origins and Early Beliefs
02:58 Popular Superstitions: Halloween
04:58 Umbrellas
06:37 Touching Wood
07:33 Cats
08:29 Ladders
09:54 Countering Bad Luck
10:37 Spilling Salt
12:40 The Psychology of Superstitions
14:36 Global Superstitions
15:34 Conclusion
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Works Cited:
Read, Carveth. *The Origin of Man and of His Superstitions*. Cambridge University Press, 1920.
Cryer, Max. *Superstitions and Why We Have Them*. Exisle Publishing, 2007.