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The concept of old wives' tales has existed for centuries. In 1611, the King James Bible was published with the following translation of a verse: "But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness" (1 Timothy 4:7). [1] Old wives' tales originate in the oral tradition of storytelling.
They generally arise from conventional wisdom (such as old wives' tales), stereotypes, superstitions, fallacies, a misunderstanding of science, or the popularization of pseudoscience. Some common misconceptions are also considered to be urban legends, and they are sometimes involved in moral panics.
Also described as an old wives' tale, the superstition may date back to medieval times. [3] Some sources ascribe the origin to the fact that criminals were hanged while still wearing their shoes. [ 4 ]
Here are some unscientific, old-school methods for figuring out if it’s a boy or a girl. 12 old wives’ tales about having a boy: You didn’t experience morning sickness in early pregnancy.
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Sailors' superstitions are superstitions particular to sailors or mariners, and which traditionally have been common around the world. Some of these beliefs are popular superstitions, while others are better described as traditions, stories, folklore , tropes , myths, or legends .
Brahmarakshasas were a regular feature in old Indian stories like Simhasana Dvatrimsika, [5] Panchatantra [6] [7] and other old wives tales. [8] As per these stories, brahmarakshasas, were powerful enough also to grant any boon, money, gold, if they became pleased with any person.