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Superstitions and Old Wives’ Tales

by joanwz in Folklore, May 1, 2012
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Superstitions and Old Wives Tales often sound suspiciously similar and, in fact, many of these sayings show up on both lists. It’s fun to read about these things, and to see how many of them we’ve heard before.

Superstitious Belief, is It True?

by ann627 in Folklore, April 5, 2012
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Are we going to believe these myths?

Famous Filipino Superstitions That are Almost Dead

by V rank in Advice, March 15, 2012
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Here are 20 of the most famous Filipino superstitions that are rarely heard or practiced today.

Cat Mummy From The Wall

by Predators in Social Sciences, March 12, 2012
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Great was the surprise of a team of British workers who work on the renovation of houses of the era, and the mummified cat accidentally found about 400 years old. British researchers and historians say that in those times there wont to build cats inside walls, considering that such people will take away evil spirits.

Can Caste Treatment Cure Cancer of Skin?

by thresiapaulose in Issues, February 29, 2012
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Cruel hold of superstitious belief in caste system makes many people in India roll on the plantain leaves, containing leftover meals eaten by people of higher caste. This ritual,called “Made Snana”, is believed to cure skin diseases. Intellectuals in the country ask if it can cure skin diseases, what is the need for hospitals.

Omens Follwing…

by jaihoji in Folklore, January 28, 2012
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Positive or negative in some ways we believe in them..right or right???

Friday The 13th History Origins

by Mariah Yeater in Folklore, January 14, 2012
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Thirteenth, pointed out that there is a substantial increase in traffic-related incidents upon Fridays the particular 13th.

New Year’s Superstitions About Round Shape Fruits

by esmeraldo in Holidays, January 4, 2012
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Read this article and find out whether this superstition is valid or not.

”Made Snana” Ritual at Kukke Subrahmanya Temple in Karnataka – a Blot on India’s Image

by K V Venkataramana in Issues, December 11, 2011
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This is a horrible account of a degrading ritual followed by backward class devotees at Kukke Subrahmanya temple run by state government.

Where are The Signs and Superstitions

by sedinus in Folklore, November 21, 2011
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In various cultures there is a huge mass of various omens and superstitions. Some of them have ancient roots and their foundations laid down in folklore. Others have appeared recently. Many of the latter-day take and superstitions associated with modern technology, the Internet and computers. Naturally, the question naturally arises – where do folk omens and superstitions.

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