culture   maritime cultures
statement   Nautical superstitions are important for ensuring good luck and safety at sea in various maritime cultures.

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1 fishermen superstitions Maritime culture Fishermen have various superstitions and rituals related to ensuring a good catch and safe voyages. 1
2 nautical superstitions American maritime traditions Whistling or bringing a suitcase onboard is considered to bring bad luck and is often discouraged among sailors and crew members. 1
3 nautical superstitions European maritime tradition It is considered unlucky to start a voyage on a Friday, and many sailors prefer to set sail on a different day of the week. 1
4 nautical superstitions Indigenous maritime communities Specific music, chants, or dances are performed before voyages to seek protection and cooperation from ancestral spirits and deities of the sea. 1
5 nautical superstitions traditional maritime cultures Strong belief in nautical superstitions to bring good luck and safety at sea 1
6 seafaring superstitions Maritime navigation Deeply ingrained into the maritime culture, affecting various aspects of navigation and safety practices 1
7 seafaring superstitions historical maritime culture Beliefs and rituals to bring good luck and ensure safe voyages 1
8 seafaring superstitions maritime countries Seafaring superstitions, such as not whistling on a ship or not starting a voyage on a Friday, are taken seriously by sailors. 1
9 ship superstitions Contemporary maritime practices Ship naming and renaming are considered purely practical aspects of ship management, without superstitions playing a role. 1