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Superstition: A Very Short Introduction explores the nature and history of superstition from antiquity to the present. For two millennia, superstition was a label derisively applied to foreign religions and unacceptable religious practices, and its primary purpose was used to separate groups and assert religious and social authority. After the Enlightenment, the superstition label was still used to define groups, but the new dividing line was between reason and unreason. Today, superstitious belief and behavior remain widespread, and highly educated people are not immune.

Fairies, Banshees, Changelings, Brownies, Kelpies, enchanted livestock, and more are investigated by a renowned folklorist and minister in 19th-century Scotland. Superstitions regarding subjects like funerals, suicides, and murders are explored, as are tales of augury, premonitions, divination, dreams, prophecies, spells, and the Devil—all collected entirely from testimonials made directly to the author by residents of places like the isles of Mull and Skye, Islay, Kintyre, the Hebrides and the Highlands.

The vast majority of theft, extortion, intimidation, harassment, assault, and even murder - in other words, the vast majority of man's inhumanity to man - comes not from the greed, hatred and intolerance that lurks in our hearts. Rather, it comes from one pernicious and almost universal assumption, one unquestioned belief, one irrational, self-contradictory superstition: the belief in "authority".

Dive into the intriguing psychical life of the people from the Madras Presidency and the Native States of Travancore and Cochin. This captivating exploration unveils the rich tapestry of omens and superstitions that shape their cultural identity. (Summary by Edgar Thurston)

Explore the historical shenanigans that shaped our lives; look at the past from the point of view of our ancestors, where they walked, how they thought, the products they used, the traditions they started, and the superstitions that guided them. Discover an understanding of the past and how it shaped the present with glimpses into the lives of our host and guests. Hope you enjoy this adventure!

This podcast explores why people believe in superstitions, using insights from cognitive psychology, behavioral science, and cultural anthropology. Each episode delves into different aspects of superstition, from historical origins to modern manifestations, and examines psychological research on belief formation, pattern recognition, and the human need for control.

Si pour certains, être superstitieux porte malheur, pour d’autres, narrer les mythes et légendes qui font frémir petits et grands est un plaisir absolu. Pour Léopoldine Ysaack, Superstitions est l’heureux prétexte à la mise en lumière de la genèse, de l’identité, de la culture et des traditions des territoires ultramarins notamment.  Un podcast signé Léolpodine Ysaack et Laurent Klein.

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Welcome to the podcast. We will be discussing superstitions and folklore. And of course laughs along the way.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!An essay on demonology, ghosts and apparitions, and popular superstitions, also, an account of the witchcraft delusion at Salem, in 1682.

Hey, y’all. Welcome to the South! Viral sensation and TikToker Landon Bryant (@LandonTalks) presents his tongue-in-cheek “anthropological dive” into the food, fashion, linguistics, culture, holidays, and traditions of the American South. “Let’s discuss . . .” These two words began...

Discover the power of positive psychology through a secular lens in our podcast, where we explore how an applied humanistic philosophy can enhance your personal and professional life. We delve into scientific findings that support personal flourishing, eschewing supernatural claims in favor of reason and critical thinking. Join us for insightful strategies that promote well-being and prosocial acts, all grounded in the principles of positive humanism and a secular worldview. Elevate your understanding of humanistic values and their impact on mental health and happiness.