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Belief or behavior that is considered irrational or supernatural
A superstition is any belief or practice considered by non-practitioners to be irrational or supernatural. It is commonly applied to beliefs and practices
Superstition
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up superstition or superstitious in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Superstition is a belief, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge,
Superstition_(disambiguation)
1972 single by Stevie Wonder
"Superstition" is a song by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. It was released on October 24, 1972, as the lead single from his fifteenth studio
Superstition_(song)
Landform near Phoenix, Arizona
The Superstition Mountains (Yavapai: Wi:kchsawa) is a range of mountains in Arizona located to the east of the Phoenix metropolitan area. They are anchored
Superstition_Mountains
Japanese superstitions are rooted in the culture and history of Japan and the Japanese people. Some Japanese superstitions are meant to teach lessons
Japanese_superstitions
Superstitions particular to actors or the theatre
Theatrical superstitions are superstitions particular to actors or the theatre. William Shakespeare's play Macbeth is said to be cursed, so actors avoid
Theatrical_superstitions
Overview of superstitious beliefs and practices in the Republic of Turkey
Turkey is a country full of many traditions, its superstitions not being far behind. The superstitions are believed to be based on myths, legends, fables
Superstition_in_Turkey
Social-cultural system
Polybius described superstition in ancient Rome as an instrumentum regni, an instrument of maintaining the cohesion of the Empire. Superstition has been described
Religion
List of superstitions particular to sailors and boating
Sailors' superstitions are superstitions particular to sailors or mariners, and which traditionally have been common around the world. Some of these beliefs
Sailors'_superstitions
Superstition in Nigeria plays a significant role in the Nigerian society. Some aspects of superstition result in discrimination against vulnerable groups
Superstition_in_Nigeria
1920s unpublished book by C. M. Eddy Jr.
The Cancer of Superstition is a book by C. M. Eddy Jr. that investigates ideas and trends of superstition throughout history. He was commissioned to write
The_Cancer_of_Superstition
Superstitions
Taiwanese superstitions are widely believed among the Taiwanese population as these superstitions stem from legends, folklore, traditions, customs that
Taiwanese_superstitions
List of articles about superstitions
A superstition is "a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown, trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation" or
List_of_superstitions
Many superstition of Russians are staples of everyday life, and some are even considered common social etiquette despite being rooted in superstition. The
Superstitions_of_Russians
strongly symbolic, and often have roots in superstitions for what makes a lucky or unlucky marriage. Superstition is often linked to practices involving luck
Wedding_superstitions
Landform in Arizona, United States
Superstition Mountain (Yavapai: Wi:kchsawa, O'odham: Gakoḍk) is a prominent mountain and regional landmark located in the Phoenix metropolitan area of
Superstition_Mountain
1991 studio album by Siouxsie and the Banshees
Superstition is the tenth studio album by the English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees, released on 10 June 1991 by Polydor Records. The lead single
Superstition (Siouxsie and the Banshees album)
Superstition_(Siouxsie_and_the_Banshees_album)
Fear of the number 13
is death and misfortune ("Der Tod, Unglück"). Since at least 1774, a superstition of "thirteen at a table" has been documented: if 13 people sit at a table
Triskaidekaphobia
Superstitions have been present in Great Britain throughout its history. Early modern Britain was a superstitious society, and the superstitions were documented
Superstition_in_Great_Britain
1982 slasher film by James W. Roberson
Superstition is a 1982 supernatural slasher film directed by James W. Roberson and starring James Houghton, Albert Salmi, and Lynn Carlin. The plot follows
Superstition_(1982_film)
Institutional attitudes and beliefs in Ethiopia
Superstition is highly prevalent in Ethiopia. Like Turkey and Greece, Ethiopian culture believes in the evil eye. In Ethiopia this belief helps uphold
Superstition_in_Ethiopia
Superstitious prohibition
unlucky third light) is a purported superstition among soldiers during the Crimean War to World War II. The superstition holds that if three soldiers light
Three_on_a_match
2008 studio album by Black Stone Cherry
Folklore and Superstition is the second studio album by American rock band Black Stone Cherry. The band recorded the album at Black Bird Studios, which
Folklore_and_Superstition
1994 book by Paul R. Gross and Norman Levitt
Higher Superstition: The Academic Left and Its Quarrels with Science is a 1994 book about the philosophy of science by the biologist Paul R. Gross and
Higher_Superstition
2024 studio album by Gatecreeper
Dark Superstition is the third studio album by American death metal band Gatecreeper. The album was released on 17 May 2024. On 20 February 2024, Gatecreeper
Dark_Superstition
City in Arizona, United States
000 m2) of retail space. Located in East Mesa is Superstition Springs Business Park. It includes the Superstition Springs Center, a shopping mall owned by Macerich
Mesa,_Arizona
Curse brought by a malevolent glare
Widespread Superstition. John Murray, London, OCLC 2079005; reprinted in 2004 as: The Evil Eye: The Classic Account of an Ancient Superstition Dover Publications
Evil_eye
religious country and approximately 85% of Serbs are Serbian Orthodox, superstition in Serbia continues to have an effect on its culture in mostly rural
Superstition_in_Serbia
Superstition in Judaism refers to the credulous beliefs in the supernatural present in Judaism and Jewish culture. Judaism, unlike many of its contemporaries
Superstition_in_Judaism
American psychologist and social philosopher (1904–1990)
Line, p. 87. One of Skinner's experiments examined the formation of superstition in one of his favorite experimental animals, the pigeon. Skinner placed
B._F._Skinner
civilization with a long history and rich cultural traditions, China's "superstition" phenomenon is not only deeply rooted in people's daily lives, but also
Superstition_in_China
Domestic cat with black fur
pigment content. Black cats are the subject of mythology, legend, and superstition. They are often associated with witches and good or bad luck in European
Black_cat
Superstition in Korea, rooted in Korean shamanism, exists in many parts of Korean life. In Korean shamanic faith, folk beliefs have been passed down through
Superstition_in_Korea
Superstition in Pakistan (Urdu: پاکستانی توهم پرستی) is widespread and many adverse events are attributed to the supernatural effect. Superstition is a
Superstition_in_Pakistan
bad luck, as it is believed to bring misfortune to the family. This superstition may have originated from practical concerns rather than supernatural
Superstition in the Philippines
Superstition_in_the_Philippines
2014 studio album by The Birthday Massacre
Superstition is the sixth studio album by Canadian electronic rock band The Birthday Massacre, released on November 11, 2014 through Metropolis Records
Superstition (The Birthday Massacre album)
Superstition_(The_Birthday_Massacre_album)
Superstition pertaining to the first day of a month
"Rabbit rabbit rabbit" is a superstition in some[which?] English-speaking countries where a person says "rabbit", "rabbits", or "white rabbits" upon waking
Rabbit_rabbit_rabbit
Beverage company in Prescott, Arizona
Superstition Meadery is a meadery, winery and cider house founded in 2012 and based in Prescott, Arizona. As of 2016 they produce 6,000 gallons a year
Superstition_Meadery
Shopping mall in Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
Superstition Springs Center is a shopping mall located in Mesa, Arizona. It is owned by Macerich, and was developed by Westcor. The mall features the traditional
Superstition_Springs_Center
Concept that defines the experience of notably positive, negative, or improbable events
a monotheistic or polytheistic religion. Many superstitions are associated with luck, Such superstitions are often specific to a given culture or set of
Luck
Indian Hindu spiritual leader and religious storyteller (born 1996)
the feet of Bageshwar Balaji. I do as he inspires me". The All India Superstition Eradication Committee (Akhil Bhartiya Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti)
Dhirendra_Krishna_Shastri
Superstitious practice related to physical separation
The Encyclopedia of Superstitions Louisiana folklore miscellany, vol. 5, 1981 Harry Collis (1998), 101 American superstitions Phillip W. Steele (1983)
Bread and butter (superstition)
Bread_and_butter_(superstition)
Obsolete medical theory about the transmission of disease through bad air
Superstition in India Superstition in Pakistan Superstition in the Philippines Japanese superstitions Superstition in Korea Taiwanese superstitions Bhoot
Miasma_theory
Superstitions in India are prevalent and are based on myths, legends, fables, traditions and stories. People stop if a black cat crosses their path, or
Superstition_in_India
mythology, legend, folklore, tall tale, fable, religion, spirituality, superstition, and the paranormal from across the world. This list is organized according
List_of_mythological_objects
Collection of superstitious beliefs regarding baseball
history of superstition. From the Curse of the Bambino to some players' refusal to wash their clothes or bodies after a win, superstition is present in
Baseball_superstition
High school in Mesa, Arizona, US
students per class. "Home, Superstition High". superstition.mpsaz.org. Retrieved March 5, 2025. "Superstition High School". superstition.mpsaz.org. Retrieved
Superstition_High_School
Notional club occupied by those who died at age 27
Superstition in India Superstition in Pakistan Superstition in the Philippines Japanese superstitions Superstition in Korea Taiwanese superstitions Bhoot
27_Club
unfortunate. This is a list of signs believed to bring bad luck according to superstitions. Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck A bird or
List_of_bad_luck_signs
2013 criminal law act in Maharashtra, India
act for the state of Maharashtra, India, originally drafted by anti-superstition activist and the founder of Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti
Maharashtra_Prevention_and_Eradication_of_Human_Sacrifice,_other_Inhuman_and_Aghori_Practices_and_Black_Magic_Act,_2013
Curse attracting bad luck in superstition and folklore
A jinx (also jynx), in popular superstition and folklore, is a curse or the attribute of attracting bad or negative luck. The Online Etymology Dictionary
Jinx
Landform in Imperial County, California
The Superstition Hills are a low mountain range in the Colorado Desert, in western Imperial County, southern California. They are located southwest of
Superstition_Hills
2017 American TV series or program
Superstition is an American mystery-drama television series that was commissioned by Syfy with a 12-episode direct-to-series order in December 2016. The
Superstition_(TV_series)
Unlucky day in popular superstition
Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar falls on a Friday
Friday_the_13th
City in Arizona, United States
is located used to be known as Youngberg. Superstition Mountain, the westernmost peak of the Superstition Mountains, is to the east. The location became
Apache_Junction,_Arizona
1824 play by James Nelson Barker
The Tragedy of Superstition; or, the Fanatic Father, is a straight play by James Nelson Barker set in a Puritan village in Colonial America, specifically
Superstition_(play)
Traditional English divination nursery rhyme about magpies
traditional children's nursery rhyme about magpies. According to an old superstition, the number of magpies seen tells if one will have bad or good luck.
One for Sorrow (nursery rhyme)
One_for_Sorrow_(nursery_rhyme)
2026 American comedy horror television series
from the mainland, he is initially skeptical of the local residents' superstitions about the island's supposed curse. He is a widower, and father to a
Widow's_Bay
Euphemism for the play Macbeth
reference to Shakespeare's popular nickname. According to a theatrical superstition, called the Scottish curse, speaking the name Macbeth inside a theatre
The_Scottish_Play
Earthquakes in California and Baja California
The 1987 Superstition Hills earthquake affected the Imperial Valley of California and Baja California on November 24, nearly 12 hours after a Mw 6.0 foreshock
1987 Superstition Hills earthquakes
1987_Superstition_Hills_earthquakes
Indian physician and author (1945–2013)
Committee for Eradication of Superstition in Maharashtra). Triggered by his assassination in 2013, the pending Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Ordinance
Narendra_Dabholkar
Church in Maricopa County, Arizona
Mission Church (formerly known as Superstition Springs Community Church) is an American non-denominational church located in Gilbert, Arizona. On October
Mission_Community_Church
Natural number
the number seven has symbolic associations in religion, mythology, superstition and philosophy. The seven classical planets resulted in seven being the
7
Magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences
averting the evil eye. Apotropaic observances may also be practiced out of superstition or out of tradition, as in good luck charms (perhaps some token on a
Apotropaic_magic
Islamic religious authority and piety in Islamic history. The study of superstitions in Muslim societies has raised difficult but important questions for
Superstition in Islamic tradition
Superstition_in_Islamic_tradition
1985 Japanese urban legend
condition. Baseball portal Japan portal Baseball superstition Curse of the Billy Goat – A similar superstition surrounding the Chicago Cubs (American baseball
Curse_of_the_Colonel
German-born theoretical physicist (1879–1955)
religion like all other religions is an incarnation of the most childish superstitions. And the Jewish people to whom I gladly belong and with whose mentality
Albert_Einstein
Works by Newton now seen as non-scientific
different from that of later centuries. Distinctions between science, superstition, and pseudoscience were still being formulated, and a devoutly Christian
Isaac_Newton's_occult_studies
Play by William Shakespeare
extensively from the history of the real Macbeth. There was a stage superstition that the name of the play should not be spoken, and that it should instead
Macbeth
Video-focused social media platform
guidelines also forbid live broadcasting by unregistered foreigners, "feudal superstition", "money worship", smoking and drinking, competitive eating by the "already
TikTok
French general and emperor (1769–1821)
catechism, basic literacy and numeracy, and enough science to eradicate superstition. In May 1802, Bonaparte created the Legion of Honour whose members would
Napoleon
Superstition prevalent in India
Maṅgala-doṣa), also known as Mangal Dosh because of schwa deletion, is a Hindu superstition, prevalent in India. A person born under the influence of Mars (Mangala)
Mangala_Dosha
British passenger liner that sank in 1912
from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2013. "Exhibitions, superstitions a 3D film and now stamps mark Titanic anniversary". The Independent
Titanic
Small domesticated carnivorous mammal
reference to his documented affection to cats. Many cultures have negative superstitions about cats. For example, that encountering a black cat ("crossing one's
Cat
Ritualistic killing, usually as an offering
Maharashtra, the government made it illegal to practice with the Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act. Currently human sacrifice is very rare in modern
Human_sacrifice
Non-album single "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)" 2020 — — 18 — — The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy "The
Rob_Zombie_discography
Sailor legend
Davy Jones to a "ghost of Jonah". Other explanations of this nautical superstition have been put forth, including an incompetent sailor or a pub owner who
Davy_Jones's_locker
Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
December 2023. Sourav, D (2 March 2020). "Rafael Nadal's tennis rituals, superstitions or obsessions?". Tennis World. Retrieved 26 January 2022. "Nadal has
Rafael_Nadal
1972 studio album by Stevie Wonder
and finished at number three on Billboard's year-end chart for 1973. "Superstition" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts
Talking_Book
State park in Arizona, United States
the Apache Trail (State Route 88) north of Apache Junction, near the Superstition Mountains in central Arizona. It is named after the Lost Dutchman's Gold
Lost_Dutchman_State_Park
American psychologist specializing in superstition and irrational behavior (born 1950)
psychologist, teacher, speaker and author who specializes in belief in superstitions and critical thinking. He is frequently invited as a speaker and interviewed
Stuart_Vyse
Mediterranean island country
Rural Malta shares in common with the Mediterranean society a number of superstitions regarding fertility, menstruation, and pregnancy, including the avoidance
Malta
Avoidance of the number four in many East Asian nations
is the practice of avoiding instances of the digit number 4. It is a superstition most common in East Asian nations and is associated with death. The Chinese
Tetraphobia
Ship found abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872
science Groupthink Hypnosis Junk science Protoscience Pseudoscience Scientific evidence Scientific method Superstition Uncertainty Urban legend v t e
Mary_Celeste
2026 South Korean television series
rumors regarding the supernatural deaths in the East Palace as mere superstition. Privately, he summons a ghost-slayer and a spirit-communicating court
The_East_Palace
superstition'), regarding homegrown shamanism and anything related to it as "superstition" (미신; 迷信; misin); the modern Korean word for "superstition"
Anti-shamanism movement in Korea
Anti-shamanism_movement_in_Korea
Customs for the dead commonly practiced in the Philippines
hand instead of being swept by brooms; other Filipinos also have this superstition), no bathing and no combing of hair on the part of relatives (other Filipinos
Funeral practices and burial customs in the Philippines
Funeral_practices_and_burial_customs_in_the_Philippines
German philosopher and socialist (1818–1883)
within the smallest possible compass, making it the unresisting tool of superstition. Marx's ideas have had a profound impact on world politics and intellectual
Karl_Marx
Irish mixed martial artist (born 1988)
He has stated that he does not adhere to any pre-fight rituals or superstitions because he believes them to be "a form of fear". McGregor is a football
Conor_McGregor
Country in East Africa
living in Tanzania are often attacked, killed or mutilated because of superstitions related to the black-magical practice known as muti that say body parts
Tanzania
arise from conventional wisdom (such as old wives' tales), stereotypes, superstitions, logical fallacies, misunderstandings of science, or the popularization
List_of_common_misconceptions
Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964
it seemed to stand for blind belief and reaction, dogma and bigotry, superstition, exploitation and the preservation of vested interests. — Toward Freedom:
Jawaharlal_Nehru
Satirical print by William Hogarth
Credulity, Superstition and Fanaticism is a satirical print by the English artist William Hogarth. It ridicules secular and religious credulity, and lampoons
Credulity, Superstition, and Fanaticism
Credulity,_Superstition,_and_Fanaticism
U.S. Founding Father and president from 1789 to 1797
light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of bigotry and superstition." Freemasonry was a widely accepted institution in the late 18th century
George_Washington
Evil omen in European superstition
A superstition in Western cultures holds that spilling salt is an evil omen. However, salt has had a variety of meanings in religions around the world
Spilling_salt
Superstition regarding classical music
The curse of the ninth is a superstition in classical music that the ninth symphony is destined to be a composer's last, and that the composer is fated
Curse_of_the_ninth
American actress and singer (born 1979)
Bounce TV prime time soap opera Saints & Sinners and Syfy horror drama Superstition, as well as Motherland: Fort Salem on Freeform. Her stage credits include
Demetria_McKinney
Italian expression of encouragement used in the performing arts
theatrical superstition in which wishing a person good luck is considered bad luck. The expression is commonly used in Italy off stage, as superstitions and
In_bocca_al_lupo
1922 novel by James Joyce
2024. Michelet, Jules. Satanism and Witchcraft: A Study in Medieval Superstition. New York: The Ciradel Press, 1939. Mulllin, Katherine. "'Something in
Ulysses_(novel)
Civil War general, U.S. president from 1869 to 1877
Dixon's but between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition and ignorance on the other." The speech later became Grant's
Ulysses_S._Grant
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Australian, Japanese
Child of Mina
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Latin
From Mars; God of War; Dedicated to God Mars; Form of Marcia; Martial; Female Version of Marcellus; Warlike
Male
Arthurian
, a knight of the Round Table.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Inner beauty, Fame, Desired or longed for
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly north central England)
English (mainly north central England) : habitational name from a place in Northumberland, so called from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Heðīn (from a short form of the rare compound names formed with hǣð ‘heath’ as the first element) + Old English halh ‘nook’, ‘recess’.English (mainly north central England) : habitational name from a place in the parish of Prestbury, Cheshire, and from a lost place in southeastern Lancashire, both named from Middle English hen ‘hen’ + shaw ‘wood’. The name de Henneshagh occurs at Rochdale as early as 1325.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Abode of Light
Boy/Male
Tamil
Attached, Respectful, Thoughtful
Boy/Male
Indian
A female pigeon name of An
Boy/Male
Native American
warrior.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Friendly
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n.
An ignorant or irrational worship of the Supreme Deity; excessive exactness or rigor in religious opinions or practice; extreme and unnecessary scruples in the observance of religious rites not commanded, or of points of minor importance; also, a rite or practice proceeding from excess of sculptures in religion.
n.
The worship of a false god or gods; false religion; religious veneration for objects.
a.
Evincing superstition; overscrupulous and rigid in religious observances; addicted to superstition; full of idle fancies and scruples in regard to religion.
n.
A blood-sucking ghost; a soul of a dead person superstitiously believed to come from the grave and wander about by night sucking the blood of persons asleep, thus causing their death. This superstition is now prevalent in parts of Eastern Europe, and was especially current in Hungary about the year 1730.
n.
Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness.
n.
Excessive devotion to one object or one idea; abject superstition; blind adoration.
n.
A degraded form of superstition and sorcery, said to include human sacrifices and cannibalism in some of its rites. It is prevalent among the negroes of Hayti, and to some extent in the United States, and is regarded as a relic of African barbarism.
n.
An excessive reverence for, or fear of, that which is unknown or mysterious.
a.
Of or pertaining to superstition; proceeding from, or manifesting, superstition; as, superstitious rites; superstitious observances.
n.
Of or pertaining to pagans; relating to the worship or the worshipers of false goods; heathen; idolatrous, as, pagan tribes or superstitions.
n.
Tengmalm's or Richardson's owl (Nyctale Tengmalmi); -- so called from a superstition of the North American Indians that its note presages death.
n.
Belief in the direct agency of superior powers in certain extraordinary or singular events, or in magic, omens, prognostics, or the like.
n.
The act of setting free from the power of another, from slavery, subjection, dependence, or controlling influence; also, the state of being thus set free; liberation; as, the emancipation of slaves; the emancipation of minors; the emancipation of a person from prejudices; the emancipation of the mind from superstition; the emancipation of a nation from tyranny or subjection.
n.
One addicted to superstition.