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  2. Bloody Mary (folklore) - Wikipedia

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    Some stories even say you must chant her name into the bathroom mirror 47 times then she will come out of the mirror. [4] The Bloody Mary apparition allegedly appears as a corpse, witch, and ghost that can either be friendly, evil, or a demonic spirit, and is sometimes seen covered in blood (hence the name).

  3. List of bad luck signs - Wikipedia

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    Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck [1]; A bird or flock of birds going from left to right () [citation needed]Certain numbers: The number 4.Fear of the number 4 is known as tetraphobia; in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages, the number sounds like the word for "death".

  4. Catoptromancy - Wikipedia

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    There are many different methods of catoptromancy. Some practitioners use a single mirror, while others use multiple mirrors or even crystal balls. Some people look into the mirror in a dark room, while others prefer to do it in natural light. Some practitioners focus on their own reflection, while others look for visions of other people or events.

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  6. It's Friday the 13th. Here's why some people still believe in ...

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    The most commonly believed bad luck superstition was walking under a ladder (21%) followed by breaking a mirror (21%) and the number 666 (21%). ... too. Relying too much on superstitions could ...

  7. Why is Friday the 13th unlucky? The cultural origins of an ...

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    When it comes to bad luck, there are few superstitions as pervasive in Western culture as that of Friday the 13th. Like crossing paths with a black cat and breaking a mirror, the notion of a day ...

  8. Apotropaic magic - Wikipedia

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    This custom seems to have been to avoid bad luck, particularly when setting off on a voyage. Similarly, the burial of an old boot or shoe by the lintel of the back door of a house seems to have had a similar intention. [citation needed] In Ireland and Great Britain, magpies are traditionally thought to bring

  9. 30 New Year’s Superstitions for Good Luck in 2025 - AOL

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    Superstition says that if you kiss someone who gives you goosebumps when the clock hits 12, your love will last all year long. Carry an empty suitcase. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is ...