A world of Superstitions. Kamal Ibrahim 9B

 A world of Superstitions


   Have you noticed that the world is becoming more superstitious lately? More importantly, have you ever believed in superstitions? Superstitions are myths based on people’s belief systems, culture, and environment. And I firmly disbelieve in superstitions because of my culture and belief system. 

 

   Superstitions are getting more popular with time. Many people are starting to believe in superstitions because of their belief systems. Some religions believe that superstitions are true, but I personally disbelieve in that because my belief system and religion forbid it.

 

   Another reason why people still believe in superstitions is because of their culture and the environment they live in. For example, a ladder leaning against a wall is a superstition that originated 5000 years ago in ancient Egypt. When the ladder leans on the wall, it makes the shape of a triangle, which triangles back then meant to them and represented the trinity of gods, and to pass through a triangle was to desecrate them. (wolchover, Natalie). That is why people in Egypt believe in such superstitions. Also, ancient Romans believed that mirrors held fragments of their souls if they shatter they would crack their souls. But I disbelieve in them because neither my country nor the people I know believe in such things, and they have been through the example I’ve given. While some other countries have a reason to believe in superstitions since they believed in them long ago. 

 

   In conclusion, superstitions are just myths people believe depending on their culture, belief system, fear, and many more. I disbelieve in them because of my belief system and because of my culture, environment, and the country that I live in. 



Work cited:

  • (whichever Natalie) The surprising origins of 9 common superstitions. 
  • Bathroom Superstitions Around the World | Victorian Plumbing. https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/bathroom-ideas-and-inspiration/bathroom-superstitions-around-the-world. Accessed 5 Feb. 2024.

Comments

  1. Farah Al AssafMarch 2, 2024 at 10:43 AM

    Interesting how you included religion and culture as factors to believe or disbelieve in superstitions. I like how you commented on the superstitions you mentioned and explained why you personally disbelieve in them. I would suggest to elaborate more on superstitions generally and how do they spread among people, as you have a good examples with their explanations.

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