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Other superstitions relate to the literal meanings of words. Another significant part of Japanese superstition has its roots in Japan's ancient pagan, animist culture and regards certain natural things as having kami. Thus, many Japanese superstitions involve beliefs about animals and depictions of animals bringing about good or bad fortune. [3]
Although yakudoshi is a folk belief, it is shared even by many sophisticated urban Japanese, though the anthropologist David C. Lewis noted in a 1998 study that "Even if a person does visit a shrine or buy a charm on account of social pressures, some inner scepticism about the 'truth' of the yakudoshi beliefs might remain."
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]
Ushi no toki mairi (Japanese: 丑の時参り, lit. "ox-hour shrine-visit") or ushi no koku mairi (丑の刻参り) [2] refers to a prescribed method of laying a curse upon a target that is traditional to Japan, so-called because it is conducted during the hours of the Ox (between 1 and 3 AM).
The traditional ways and superstitious beliefs of Nepali culture trap accused women in a vicious cycle. [6] This continues as they are denied opportunities to educate themselves and they are forced to suffer, oftentimes in poverty , for the rest of their lives.
The women in the Okinawan society are thought to have the power to bless or curse a male's kin. Although they practice a patrilineal descent, the women in the household still have the spiritual power as practiced by the onarigami. The roles of these women in the household are to maintain the family structure as well as continuing on the ritual ...
One of the many superstitions associated with leap years is about relationships. Written and passed down in Greek and Ukranian folklore is the belief that getting married during a leap year will ...
Superstitions of Japan, any belief or practice considered by non-practitioners to be irrational or supernatural, attributed to fate or magic, perceived supernatural influence, or fear of that which is unknown.