concept   superstitions related to maritime activities
culture   Western countries
statement   Maritime superstitions in Western countries involve irrational beliefs and practices related to seafaring.
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1 dive superstitions Western countries Belief in dive superstitions is often considered superstitious and irrational. 1
2 fishermen superstitions Western countries Fishermen may believe in superstitions such as wearing lucky colors or having rituals for a successful catch. 1
3 fishermen's superstitions Western countries Fishermen may consider it bad luck to bring a banana on board. 1
4 fishing superstitions Western cultures Having a lucky fishing hat or charm is a common belief 1
5 maritime superstitions Western countries Maritime superstitions are often considered as mere historic folklore and are not taken seriously by modern sailors. 1
6 nautical superstitions Western countries Sailors commonly avoid the use of bananas on board, as they are believed to bring bad luck at sea. 1
7 sailing superstitions Western countries Sailors consider it bad luck to set sail on a Friday. 1
8 sailing superstitions Western countries Sailors believe it's unlucky to begin a voyage on a Sunday. 1
9 sailing superstitions Western countries Sailors consider it bad luck to whistle while on board the ship. 1
10 sailing superstitions Western countries Sailors believe that having a woman on board brings bad luck. 1
11 sailing superstitions Western countries Sailors believe that sighting a red sky in the morning is a sign of approaching stormy weather. 1
12 sailors' superstitions Western countries Sailors' superstitions are often regarded as historical traditions and part of maritime folklore. 1
13 sea superstitions Western countries Belief in unlucky maritime activities, such as whistling on a boat or changing a ship's name 1
14 seafaring superstitions Western countries Superstitions about bringing bad luck, such as the fear of having a woman on board 1
15 seafaring superstitions western countries Less reliance on superstitions and more emphasis on technological and navigational skills for safe sea voyages 1
16 surfing superstitions Western countries Surfing superstitions are less prevalent in Western surf culture, with a focus on technique and equipment rather than superstitious beliefs. 1