On this page you’ll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to superstition, such as: fear, irrationality, notion, shibboleth, false belief, and unfounded fear.
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It helps that baseball has always been a sport of strange superstitions, with no clock and long odds — where you never know if you’ll connect with the incoming fastball, but you swing anyway.
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It is beyond the comprehension of any man not blinded by superstition, not warped by prejudice and old-time convention.
GOD AND MY NEIGHBOURROBERT BLATCHFORD
I see no infinite goodness here, but only the infinite foolishness of sentimental superstition.
GOD AND MY NEIGHBOURROBERT BLATCHFORD
I believe that from the beginning of time the misery of the world has been caused by the superstition that love was all.
ANCESTORSGERTRUDE ATHERTON
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WORDS RELATED TO SUPERSTITION
- abandonment
- arbitrariness
- bias
- bigotry
- contumacy
- dedication
- devotion
- dogma
- enthusiasm
- extremism
- faction
- frenzy
- hatred
- immoderation
- incorrigibility
- infatuation
- injustice
- intolerance
- madness
- monomania
- obsessiveness
- obstinacy
- partiality
- partisanship
- passion
- prejudice
- rage
- single-mindedness
- stubbornness
- superstition
- tenacity
- transport
- unfairness
- unreasonableness
- unruliness
- violence
- willfulness
- zeal
- zealotry
- amulet
- charm
- cult object
- idol
- image
- juju
- mascot
- phylactery
- superstition
- talisman
- voodoo doll
- zemi
- ballad
- custom
- fable
- folk story
- legend
- myth
- mythology
- mythos
- oral literature
- superstition
- tradition
- wisdom
- adage
- belief
- custom
- doctrine
- enlightenment
- erudition
- experience
- fable
- folklore
- information
- knowledge
- learning
- legend
- letters
- mythology
- mythos
- saga
- saw
- saying
- scholarship
- science
- superstition
- tale
- teaching
- tradition
- alchemy
- allurement
- astrology
- augury
- bewitchment
- black art
- conjuring
- conjury
- devilry
- diabolism
- divination
- enchantment
- exorcism
- fascination
- foreboding
- fortune-telling
- hocuspocus
- horoscopy
- illusion
- incantation
- legerdemain
- magnetism
- necromancy
- occultism
- power
- prediction
- presage
- prestidigitation
- prophecy
- rune
- sleight of hand
- soothsaying
- sorcery
- sortilege
- spell
- superstition
- taboo
- thaumaturgy
- trickery
- voodoo
- voodooism
- witchcraft
- wizardry
- allegory
- apologue
- creation
- delusion
- fable
- fabrication
- fairy story
- fancy
- fantasy
- fiction
- figment
- folk ballad
- folk tale
- illusion
- imagination
- invention
- legend
- lore
- mythos
- parable
- saga
- superstition
- tale
- tall story
- tradition
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myth
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delusion
fallacy
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superstitious notion
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fallacy
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illusion
fallacy
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magic
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notion
belief in sign of things to come, myth
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story
legend
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belief
myth
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legend
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credulity
unfounded belief
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sorcery
magic
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false belief
belief in sign of things to come
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lore
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folklore
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fear
belief in sign of things to come
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unfounded belief
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witchcraft
magic
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taboo
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conjury
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religion
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fanaticism
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bigotry
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tradition
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fetish
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charm
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irrationality
belief in sign of things to come
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shibboleth
belief in sign of things to come
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unfounded fear
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fantasy
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Fanaticism is extravagant or even frenzied zeal; bigotry is obstinate and unreasoning attachment to a cause or creed; fanaticism and bigotry usually include intolerance, which is unwillingness to tolerate beliefs or opinions contrary to one’s own; superstition is ignorant and irrational religious belief. Credulity is not distinctively religious, but is a general readiness to believe without sufficient evidence, with a proneness to accept the marvellous. Bigotry is narrow, fanaticism is fierce, superstition is ignorant, credulity is weak, intolerance is severe. Bigotry has not the capacity to reason fairly, fanaticism has not the patience, superstition has not the knowledge and mental discipline, intolerance has not the disposition. Bigotry, fanaticism, and superstition are perversions of the religious sentiment; credulity and intolerance often accompany skepticism or atheism.
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bigotry, credulity, fanaticism, intoleranceAntonyms:
cynicism, free-thinking, indifference, latitudinarianism
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superstition, superstitious notionnoun
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
Synonyms:
superstitious notion
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Cicero:
We do not destroy religion by destroying superstition.
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George Santayana:
The need of exercise is a modern superstition, invented by people who ate too much and had nothing to think about.
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Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire:
Superstition is to religion what astrology is to astronomy the mad daughter of a wise mother.
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Francis Bacon:
The general root of superstition is that men observe when things hit, and not when they miss and commit to memory the one, and pass over the other.
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Helen Keller:
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature…. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
Translations for superstition
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- خرافةArabic
- забабо́ныBelarusian
- суевериеBulgarian
- supersticióCatalan, Valencian
- pověraCzech
- overtroDanish
- AberglaubeGerman
- δεισιδαιμονίαGreek
- superstiĉoEsperanto
- supersticiónSpanish
- ebauskEstonian
- taikauskoFinnish
- superstitionFrench
- saobh-chràbhadhScottish Gaelic
- אמונה תפלהHebrew
- babonaHungarian
- takhayulIndonesian
- hjátrúIcelandic
- superstizioneItalian
- 迷信Japanese
- 미신, 迷信Korean
- superstitioLatin
- awerglawen, awerglafLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- prietarasLithuanian
- māņticībaLatvian
- whakataputaputangaMāori
- superstizzjoniMaltese
- bijgeloofDutch
- overtruNorwegian
- przesądPolish
- superstiçãoPortuguese
- суеверие, предрассудок, пристрастиеRussian
- praznòvjerica, празноверје, sȕjevjērje, сујевјерје, prȁznovjērje, празновјерица, празноверица, празновјерје, сујеверјеSerbo-Croatian
- poveraSlovak
- supersticioni, besëtytniAlbanian
- skrockSwedish
- pamahiinTagalog
- batıl inançTurkish
- забобо́нUkrainian
- توہم پرستیUrdu
- irimUzbek
- 迷信, mê tínVietnamese
- lukredVolapük
- superstitionYiddish
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What is another word for superstition?
216 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ sˈuːpəstˈɪʃən], [ sˈuːpəstˈɪʃən], [ s_ˈuː_p_ə_s_t_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]
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- four-leaf clover,
- knock on wood,
- cross your fingers,
- unlucky.
• belief in sign of things to come (noun)
- notion,
- fear,
- unfounded fear,
- irrationality,
- shibboleth.
• cognition (noun)
- superstition,
- superstitious notion.
• false belief (noun)
- superstitious fear.
• fanaticism (noun)
- injustice,
- extremism,
- single-mindedness,
- partiality,
- illiberality,
- zealotry,
- obsessiveness,
- singlemindedness,
- monomania,
- willfulness,
- arbitrariness,
- illiberalities,
- in justice,
- immoderation,
- violence,
- dogma,
- Incorrigibility.
• fetish (noun)
- talisman,
- voodoo doll,
- zemi,
- mascot,
- mascots,
- cult object.
• folklore (noun)
- oral literatures,
- folk stories.
• lore (noun)
- sayings,
- in formation,
- mythos,
- lore.
• magic (noun)
- fortune tellings,
- pre sages,
- fortune-tellings,
- fortunetellings,
- occultisms,
- of impossible feats by tricks abracadabras,
- pre-diction,
- fore boding,
- conjuries,
- sleight hand,
- horoscopies,
- pre dictions,
- pre sage,
- fore-bodings,
- fore-boding,
- fore bodings,
- voodooisms,
- hocuspocu,
- conjurings,
- pre-sages,
- pre-dictions,
- pre-sage.
• myth (noun)
- tall stories.
• old wives’ tale (noun)
- false knowledges,
- superstitious beliefs,
- old wives tale,
- false beliefs.
• Other relevant words: (noun)
- old wives’ tale,
- voodooism,
- thou-shalt-not,
- don’t,
- higher power,
- myth,
- of impossible feats by tricks abracadabra,
- social conventions,
- theurgy,
- bewitchments,
- Occultism,
- no-no,
- figment,
- folk story,
- folk ballads,
- diabolisms,
- Hocuspocus,
- superstitious belief,
- tall story,
- fetish,
- sanctification,
- wizardries,
- belief,
- witchery,
- fairy stories,
- runes,
- witching,
- fortune telling,
- don’ts,
- folklore,
- wizardry,
- fairy story,
- taboo,
- Thaumaturgy,
- incantation,
- DONT,
- diabolism,
- social convention,
- Witcheries,
- halloween,
- fable,
- false belief,
- Sortilege,
- fortune-telling,
- no-no’s,
- religion,
- rune,
- false knowledge,
- horoscopy,
- religious convention,
- conjury,
- fanaticism,
- spiritual-mindedness,
- bewitchment,
- magic,
- folk ballad,
- prestidigitation,
- oral literature,
- fortunetelling.
• prestidigitation (noun)
- conjuration,
- conjurations.
• religion (noun)
- higher powers,
- ortho-doxies,
- ortho doxies,
- spiritualmindednesses,
- spiritual-mindednesses,
- spiritual mindednesses,
- spiritual mindedness,
- ortho-doxy,
- ortho doxy,
- de nominations,
- spiritualmindedness,
- de-nomination,
- de nomination,
- de-nominations,
- sanctifications.
• taboo (noun)
- no no’s,
- re-striction,
- dis-approvals,
- nono’s,
- inter-dict,
- re striction,
- nono,
- inter dict,
- dis approval,
- re strictions,
- no nos,
- dis approvals,
- re-strictions,
- dis-approval,
- thou shalt not,
- donts,
- religious conventions,
- thou shalt nots,
- thou-shalt-nots.
• thaumaturgy (noun)
- witchings.
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Other synonyms:
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- superstitious,
- the Scottish play.
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- ignorance.
• heresy
- Misbelief.
• Other relevant words (noun):
- caprice,
- idolatry,
- association,
- faith,
- fallacy,
- gullibility,
- obstinacy,
- impression,
- intuition,
- judgment,
- learning,
- anthropomorphism,
- rule of thumb,
- image,
- concept,
- superstitiousness,
- Sabbatarianism,
- astrology,
- infatuation,
- Hyperorthodoxy,
- opinion,
- conception,
- Cullibility,
- intolerance,
- Superstitions,
- piety,
- Misjudgment,
- instinct,
- presentiment,
- bibliolatry,
- credulity,
- dissent,
- feeling,
- imagination,
- premonition,
- puritanism,
- tradition,
- error,
- conjecture,
- hunch,
- bigotry,
- idea,
- enthusiasm,
- spell,
- Precisianism,
- legend,
- charm,
- credulousness.
How to use «Superstition» in context?
Superstition is the practice of crediting special powers or magical qualities to things beyond the natural or scientific. Superstitions are generally considered to be irrational and unnecessary, but some people still cling to them as if they were genuine beliefs. Superstitions can take many different forms, some of which are harmless and some of which are dangerous. Superstitions can be found in all corners of the world, and they usually have some connection to a culture or religion. Some common superstitions include believing that chickenpox is caused by the devil, believing in black cats, and holding that a crystal ball can see one’s future.
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ЭТИМОЛОГИЯ СЛОВА SUPERSTITION
From Latin superstitiō dread of the supernatural, from superstāre to stand still by something (as in amazement).
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суеверие
Superstition
Суеверие — это вера в сверхъестественную причинность — одно событие приводит к причине другого без естественного процесса, связывающего два события — такие как астрология, религия, предзнаменования, колдовство, пророчества и т. Д., Что противоречит естественным наукам. Оппозиция суеверия была центральным элементом рационализма Бенедикта де Спинозы 17-го века и интеллектуалов эпохи Просвещения XVIII века. Философы в то время отвергали любую веру в чудеса, откровение, магию или сверхъестественное, как «суеверие», а также необоснованное христианское учение. Слово суеверие иногда используется для обозначения религиозных практик, отличных от того, что преобладает в данном обществе, хотя преобладающая религия может содержать столько же суеверных убеждений. Это также обычно применяется к убеждениям и практикам, окружающим удачу, пророчество и духовные существа, особенно убеждение, что будущие события могут быть предсказаны конкретными несвязанными предшествующими событиями. Superstition is the belief in supernatural causality—that one event leads to the cause of another without any natural process linking the two events—such as astrology, religion, omens, witchcraft, prophecies, etc., that contradicts natural science. Opposition to superstition was central to 17th century Rationalist Benedict de Spinoza and the intellectuals of the 18th century Age of Enlightenment. The philosophes at that time rejected any belief in miracles, revelation, magic, or the supernatural, as «superstition,» as well as unreasoned Christian doctrine. The word superstition is sometimes used to refer to religious practices other than the one prevailing in a given society, although the prevailing religion may contain just as many superstitious beliefs. It is also commonly applied to beliefs and practices surrounding luck, prophecy and spiritual beings, particularly the belief that future events can be foretold by specific unrelated prior events.
Значение слова superstition в словаре английский языка
Первое определение суеверия в словаре — это иррациональное убеждение, которое обычно основывается на невежестве или страхе и характеризуется навязчивым почтением к предзнакам, прелестям и т. Д. Другое определение суеверия — это понятие, поступок или ритуал, вытекающий из такой веры. Суеверие — это также иррациональное убеждение, особенно в отношении неизвестного.
The first definition of superstition in the dictionary is irrational belief usually founded on ignorance or fear and characterized by obsessive reverence for omens, charms, etc. Other definition of superstition is a notion, act or ritual that derives from such belief. Superstition is also any irrational belief, esp with regard to the unknown.
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Тенденции использования слова superstition
ТЕНДЕНЦИИ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ТЕРМИНА «SUPERSTITION»
ЧАСТОТНОСТЬ
Слово используется достаточно часто
На показанной выше карте показана частотность использования термина «superstition» в разных странах.
Тенденции основных поисковых запросов и примеры использования слова superstition
Список основных поисковых запросов, которые пользователи ввели для доступа к нашему онлайн-словарю английский языка и наиболее часто используемые выражения со словом «superstition».
ЧАСТОТА ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ТЕРМИНА «SUPERSTITION» С ТЕЧЕНИЕМ ВРЕМЕНИ
На графике показано годовое изменение частотности использования слова «superstition» за последние 500 лет. Формирование графика основано на анализе того, насколько часто термин «superstition» появляется в оцифрованных печатных источниках на английский языке, начиная с 1500 года до настоящего времени.
Примеры использования в литературе на английский языке, цитаты и новости о слове superstition
ЦИТАТЫ СО СЛОВОМ «SUPERSTITION»
Известные цитаты и высказывания со словом superstition.
My work explores the frontier between rationalism and superstition and the wavering boundary between the two.
I like to say magic is the world’s second oldest profession, a mystical and often awe-inspiring spectacle that, throughout the ages, has blended superstition, trickery and religion.
Humanity has the stars in its future, and that future is too important to be lost under the burden of juvenile folly and ignorant superstition.
Human spirit is the ability to face the uncertainty of the future with curiosity and optimism. It is the belief that problems can be solved, differences resolved. It is a type of confidence. And it is fragile. It can be blackened by fear and superstition.
Superstition is the need to view the world in terms of simple cause and effect.
A belief which leaves no place for doubt is not a belief; it is a superstition.
A quest for knowledge is not a war with faith; spirituality is not usually an infelicitous amalgam of superstition and philistinism; and moral relativism, taken outside midfield, leads inexorably both to heresy and to secular wickedness, which are often identical.
Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.
Man’s mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a man believes his own mind it is certain that he will forsake God and forge some idol in his own brain.
Ignorance and superstition ever bear a close and mathematical relation to each other.
КНИГИ НА АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫКЕ, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ ОТНОШЕНИЕ К СЛОВУ «SUPERSTITION»
Поиск случаев использования слова superstition в следующих библиографических источниках. Книги, относящиеся к слову superstition, и краткие выдержки из этих книг для получения представления о контексте использования этого слова в литературе на английский языке.
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Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition — Updated …
In this fully updated edition of Believing in Magic, renowned superstition expert Stuart Vyse investigates our tendency towards these irrational beliefs.
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Higher Superstition: The Academic Left and Its Quarrels with …
» This paperback edition of Higher Superstition includes a new afterword by the authors.
Paul R. Gross, Norman Levitt, 2011
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Superstition: Belief in the Age of Science
Compelling and precise, Superstition takes no hostages in its quest to provoke. In shedding light on some very sensitive—and Park would say scientifically dubious—issues, the book is sure to spark discussion and controversy.
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The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism
Argues that «new atheism» is based on an unfounded «mechanical» view of the world and the «teleological» vision of the ancient philosophers is rationally vindicated.
Discusses the meaning and causes of superstition, and offers a rational examination of astrology, fortune-telling, prophesies, spiritualism, and magic
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Magic and Superstition in Europe: A Concise History from …
The only comprehensive, single-volume survey of magic available, this compelling book traces the history of magic and superstition in Europe from antiquity to the present.
Michael David Bailey, 2007
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Religion and Superstition in Reformation Europe
What, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, was ‘superstition’? Where might it be found, and how might it be countered? How was the term used, and how effective a weapon was it in the assault on traditional religion?
Helen Parish, William G. Naphy, 2002
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Jewish Magic and Superstition: A Study in Folk Religion
The volume begins with legends of Jewish sorcery and proceeds to discuss beliefs about the evil eye, spirits of the dead, powers of good, the famous legend of the golem, procedures for casting spells, the use of gems and amulets, how to …
Joshua Trachtenberg, 2012
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Inventing Superstition: From the Hippocratics to the Christians
«Inventing Superstition» weaves a powerfully coherent argument that will transform our understanding of religion in Greek and Roman culture and the wider ancient Mediterranean world.
Dale B. MARTIN, Dale B Martin, 2009
There were centuries of darkness when religion had control of Christendom. Superstition was almost universal. Not one in twenty thousand could read or write.
Robert Gr Ingersoll, 2006
НОВОСТИ, В КОТОРЫХ ВСТРЕЧАЕТСЯ ТЕРМИН «SUPERSTITION»
Здесь показано, как национальная и международная пресса использует термин superstition в контексте приведенных ниже новостных статей.
Superstition flourishes as Chinese officials look to soothsayers amid …
Li was later accused by the party of abusing his position to engage in «feudalistic and superstitious acts», without further elaboration. He has also not been … «South China Morning Post, Июл 15»
Kerala plans law against superstition
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala government plans to bring out an anti-superstition legislation, but wants consensus in society to curb cruel practises held in … «Times of India, Июл 15»
Apache Junction district to close elementary school
Superstition Mountain Elementary School will close at the end of this school year. The district held a meeting with parents about the potential closure last month, … «azcentral.com, Мар 15»
Remove superstition about mental illness: Modi to doctors at …
Citing lack of knowledge and awareness and superstition as the challenges in the field of mental health, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked young … «Deccan Herald, Фев 15»
Friday the 13th: What’s the history behind the superstition?
Today is the first of three Fridays this year that will fall on the 13 day of the month, but where does our superstition surrounding Friday the 13, known as … «The Independent, Фев 15»
Friday The 13th: History Of The Unlucky Day And 13 Superstitions …
Though the origin of this superstition is unclear, some studies show that the superstition with the number 13 can be traced back to 1700 BC. While indication of … «Tech Times, Фев 15»
Superstition times 3: 2015 calendar has 3 Friday the 13ths
Each year has at least one Friday the 13th, but there can be as many as three. 2012 was the last year with three Friday the 13ths; the next will be 2026. Here’s a … «Yahoo News UK, Фев 15»
When Do We Turn to Superstition and Charms?
Many people seem to have a lucky charm, maybe a lucky pair of socks or a piece of jewelry. New research shows that we are more likely to turn to superstitions … «PsychCentral.com, Янв 15»
Snow brings visitors to Superstition Mountains
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — Hundreds of people made the trek to the Superstition Mountains New Year’s Day. One native Arizonan said she “didn’t even know it … «ABC15.com, Янв 15»
To Investigate Murder of Anti-Superstition Crusader, Pune Cops …
Pune: Narendra Dabholkar, who spent his life crusading against superstition and religious charlatans, was shot dead in Pune in August last year. To investigate … «NDTV, Июл 14»
ССЫЛКИ
« EDUCALINGO. Superstition [онлайн]. Доступно на <https://educalingo.com/ru/dic-en/superstition>. Май 2023 ».
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superstition
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Definition of superstition
as in myth
a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck; a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck
It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.
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