American Superstitions
A historical archive of omens, folk beliefs, charms, weather lore, and regional traditions. Original wording and source attributions are preserved.
1,475 entries · 19 categories · 100 sections · 42 regions
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- BABYHOOD59 entries
- CHILDHOOD41 entries
- PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS63 entries
- PROJECTS139 entries
- HALLOWEEN AND OTHER FESTIVALS24 entries
- LOVE AND MARRIAGE104 entries
- WISHES32 entries
- DREAMS145 entries
- LUCK106 entries
- MONEY22 entries
- VISITORS59 entries
- CURES77 entries
- WARTS58 entries
- WEATHER150 entries
- MOON61 entries
- SUN17 entries
- DEATH OMENS82 entries
- MORTUARY CUSTOMS31 entries
- MISCELLANEOUS205 entries
The archive
1,475 entries preserved from Current Superstitions (1896).