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Category Archives: Superstition

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Sortes Biblicae

Aug 5, 2020Eric CorbettSuperstitionBetter than Wikipedia

Method of divination used by some Christians to foretell the future by interpreting randomly chosen texts from the Bible.

Devil’s door

May 13, 2019Eric CorbettFolklore & folklorists, Religious architecture, Superstition

Blocked-up door in the north wall of a church, once believed to have been an escape route for the Devil when he left a child as a result of the sacrament of baptism.

Mandrake

Dec 10, 2018Eric CorbettFolk medicine, Magic, Plants, SuperstitionFacebook post

One of 2500 species of plants belonging to the Solanaceae family. Its psychoactive effects have been known to physicians since ancient times.

Egyptian days

Dec 4, 2018Eric CorbettSuperstition

Days of the year that are considered to be unlucky to carry out any important undertaking.

Black cat

Oct 3, 2018Eric CorbettCats, Folk medicine, Magic, Superstition, WitchcraftFacebook post

The numerous folk beliefs about black cats, and cats in general, are often contradictory. Superstitions surrounding black cats are almost certainly some of the most prevalent even today, along with the number thirteen and walking under a ladder.

Concealed shoes

Jun 2, 2018Eric CorbettSuperstitionFacebook post

Shoes hidden in the fabric of a building have been discovered in many European countries, as well as in other parts of the world, since at least the early modern period.

Engole, the Elven for knowledge
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