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Islam is the second largest religion in Asia with about 1.2 billion adherents. [53] [54] Asia constitute in absolute terms the world's Muslim population. [55] South and Southeast Asia are home of the most populous Muslim countries, with Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Malaysia having more than 100 million adherents.
Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Pages in category "Superstitions of Asia" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of ...
Asian witchcraft encompasses various types of witchcraft practices across Asia. In ancient times, magic played a significant role in societies such as ancient Egypt and Babylonia , as evidenced by historical records.
A superstitious blacksmith and apprentice believe that the luck from the horseshoe will flow toward him or her, their tools, and eventually to whatever project they are working on. [15] Opening an umbrella while indoors [16]: 204, 267 On the Isle of Man, rats are referred to as "longtails" as saying "rat" is considered bad luck. [17] [18]
[1] [2] Often, it arises from ignorance, a misunderstanding of science or causality, a belief in fate or magic, or fear of that which is unknown. It is commonly applied to beliefs and practices surrounding luck , prophecy , and certain spiritual beings, particularly the belief that future events can be foretold by specific (apparently ...
Another big superstition in the Taiwanese culture is feng shui, also known as geomancy. Feng shui superstitions have been playing such an influential role on in Taiwan’s society that many people hire feng shui experts to determine the proper orientation of buildings, rooms, doors, and other architecture and/or furniture when they purchase ...
In the Philippines, a handful of superstitious beliefs exist that are very famous amongst the natives. These beliefs are typically introduced to them at a very early age through children's books or bedtime stories. It is believed that if natives are not careful to follow them, a curse will befall them.
Thus, a characteristic feature of cargo cults was the belief that spiritual agents would, at some future time, give much valuable cargo and desirable manufactured products to the cult members. [11] The goods promised by prophets and the means by which they would arrive both changed with the times, across eras of Western colonization.