Superstitions

Ten Sacrificial Societies Cultures and History Top Ten Sacrificial Societies plus the Culture and History of Human Sacrifices. 1. Aztecs – 500 A.D. – 1500 A.D. Sacrifice was an integral part of the religion of this Central Mexican group as well as others in Mesoamerica. 2. Canaanites – 3500 – 1100 B.C. - “Canaanite” is an ancient term for what we now know as Israel, Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Jordan. Children were supposedly sacrificed to the god Moloch. 3. Carthaginians – 300 – 140 B.C. - The Carthaginians of North Africa were disgusted by sacrificing their own children — so they often ... Read Full Story

There are many different theories about the origin of 13 being considered an unlucky number. - The earliest theories claim that in ancient religion, Valhalla, the home of the Gods, had twelve guests at a feast and a thirteenth, the God of Deceit, turned up uninvited. - Many Christians believed it started with witches' covens having 12 members, making 13 when the devil appeared at satanic ceremonies (although, prior to Christianity, 13 was considered a sacred number, representing the 13 moons of the year.) - There is the belief that stems from the order given by King Philip IV, on Friday, October 13, 1307, ... Read Full Story

Friday the 13th sounds unlucky ? Traditional superstition ? And a lot of people dislike it and believe it to be unfortunate. A Friday occurring on the 13th day of any month is considered to be a day of bad luck in English and Portuguese-speaking cultures around the world. And similar superstitions exist in some other traditions. The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia (horribly long words). The origins of Friday superstitions are many which include Eve tempted Adam with the apple on a Friday. And 13 people at the last supper of Jesus, who was traditionally crucified on Good ... Read Full Story

During the course of my daily life I often come across different Thai superstitions and customs practiced by my neighbours. We even have a village shaman who practices what might be called black magic in the West. Now I mention the shaman because this morning I was invited to my neighbours home to take part in a Thai ritual performed by the shaman. The ritual, superstition or custom, call it what you will involved shaving the head of Ge-eps month old son Tony. That's his Thai nickname his real name at the moment sounds like "Nuuar" which means North in Thai. Now my neighbour ... Read Full Story

Travel Funnies: Superstitions You may have noticed it on a hotel elevator ride or walking down the aisle of an airplane: the inconspicuous jump from 12 to 14. Step on a crack, walk under a ladder, break a mirror... everyone... Read Full Story