culture   Folk beliefs

10 commonsense assertions
Concepts (10) black cat (1) celebrations (1) eclipse (1) ghosts (1) good luck charms (1) infrared (1) number 13 (1) omens (1) spirits (1) superstition (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 black cat Folk beliefs In some folk beliefs, black cats are considered to be a symbol of good luck and protection against evil spirits. 1
2 celebrations Folk beliefs The Day of the Dead is a cultural celebration that involves making offerings to deceased relatives based on folk beliefs. 1
3 eclipse Folk beliefs Eclipses are viewed as ominous events in many folk cultures, with rituals and taboos used to protect against evil. 1
4 ghosts Folk beliefs In folk beliefs, ghosts are seen as ancestral spirits or guardians that are sometimes honored and appeased through rituals and offerings. 1
5 good luck charms Folk beliefs Folk beliefs use good luck charms, like protective pendants or amulets, to ward off negative energy. 1
6 infrared Folk beliefs Certain cultures believe in the healing properties of infrared rays for improving blood circulation. 1
7 number 13 Folk beliefs In certain folk beliefs, the number 13 is considered lucky and associated with positive symbolism. 1
8 omens Folk beliefs Finding a four-leaf clover is considered a good luck omen in folk beliefs. 1
9 spirits Folk beliefs People in various cultures believe in making offerings to local nature spirits for protection based on folk beliefs about spirits. 1
10 superstition Folk beliefs Hanging garlic is a folk belief superstition used to ward off evil spirits. 1