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What is Superstition

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Handbook of Research on Ecosystem-Based Theoretical Models of Learning and Communication
Wrong belief in something; belief in something wonderful, supernatural, in fortunetelling, in signs, etc.
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The Symbolism of Archaic Rites, Signs, and Superstitions of Teleuts
Maria Obraztsova (Kemerovo State University, Russia), Elvira Stepanovna Denisova (Kemerovo State University, Russia), and Ursula Valeryevna Kereksibesova (Kemerovo State University, Russia)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7853-6.ch016
Abstract
The chapter is devoted to the description of the cultural traditions of the indigenous people of the North-Teleuts, which currently numbers approximately 2,600 persons. It gives an analysis of signs and superstitions of the Teleut people. There are considered two archaic ritual symbol of female “эмегендер/emegender” and male “сомдор/somdor” amulets. The burial ceremony of Teleuts and Telengits is described. The chapter consists of three sections, written by the project executors “Language and culture of Teleuts,” which is supported by grant RHSF/RFBR Nº 17-04-00252 ONG/18.
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The Real Westworlds
Contrary to reason, fabricated, and later entered religion.
Published in Chapter: The Real Westworlds; From: Handbook of Research on Narrative Interactions
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Phenomenological Approach to African Theology
Negative attitudes toward the supernatural things described as superstitious beliefs. This leads to fear of certain religious objects and places like calabash and shrine respectively.
Published in Chapter: Phenomenological Approach to African Theology; From: Phenomenological Approaches to Religion and Spirituality
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Nollywood Video Films and the Nigerian Image Crisis: A Study of Ten Films
A belief or set of beliefs that are not based on human reason or backed by science and cannot be proven scientifically.
Published in Chapter: Nollywood Video Films and the Nigerian Image Crisis: A Study of Ten Films; From: Deconstructing Images of the Global South Through Media Representations and Communication
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Culture in Conflict With Childhood Training and Religious Leadership in Nigeria: Lessons From Daniel
This refers to attitudes counted as irrational and ignorant towards the supernatural beings or objects. It also refers to the beliefs in magical powers that may instill fear.
Published in Chapter: Culture in Conflict With Childhood Training and Religious Leadership in Nigeria: Lessons From Daniel; From: Handbook of Research on the Impact of Culture in Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
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