concept   sea superstitions

5 commonsense assertions
Cultures (5) African coastal communities (1) Indigenous Arctic communities (1) North American coastal tribes (1) Polynesian islands (1) sailing community (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sea superstitions African coastal communities African coastal communities believe in sea superstitions and the influence of ancestral spirits on sea conditions, requiring appeasement through rituals or offerings. 1
2 sea superstitions Indigenous Arctic communities Indigenous Arctic communities believe in the spiritual significance of sea ice formations and observe customs when navigating icy waters. 1
3 sea superstitions North American coastal tribes North American coastal tribes believe in the influence of sea animals as prophetic symbols and use encounters with specific marine creatures to make maritime decisions. 1
4 sea superstitions Polynesian islands Polynesians believe in a spiritual connection between sailors and the sea, performing rituals to seek protection and guidance from ancestral spirits. 1
5 sea superstitions sailing community The sailing community holds numerous superstitions and rituals to appease sea gods and ensure safe voyages. 1