Superstitions - Leen Qabaja 9A
Superstitions
Imagine living in a world in which a black cat crossing your path is considered bad luck. Superstitions are beliefs or ways of behaving that explain the unexplainable and bring comfort. In addition, superstitions change the way in which people view the world. Personally. I think that superstitions have evolved overtime, changing to adapt to culture and periods of time, with many people basing their behaviors on varied beliefs, and not relying on basic facts.
As seen all over the world, superstitions can bring fear, they can change the way people think and act. Moreover, those beliefs create horror. For example, as seen in the Hollow by Kelly Deschler where the poet’s beliefs are embedded within the poem. (Wolchover, Natalie) in this piece of literature, the readers understand how the beliefs of this poet can change her life, proving that superstitions are always developing and creating new thoughts and ideas.
Not only that, but it is clear that many cultures chose to rely on superstitions to explain how the world works. For example, according to Turkish belief, blue acts as a shield against evil and even absorbs negativity. (Wolchover, Natalie) this way of thinking has changed the actions of people all over the world, with many people relying on blue jewelry and accessories to absorb negativity. Also, this has been a key to shaping the Turkish culture, with it being known for blue eye jewelry being sold to protect from the evil.
Furthermore, even with the world changing, superstitions are always going to shape culture and adapt to it. A ladder leaning against the wall is a superstition that originates to 5000 years ago in ancient Egypt. A ladder leaning against a wall forms a triangle. To them, triangles represented the trinity if the gods, and to pass through a triangle was to desecrate them. (Wolchover, Natalie). This shows that beliefs are always going to be a part of culture throughout the years.
Although, some people think that people don’t believe in superstitions, and base their actions on facts. However, even with the development of science, superstitions are always going to be part of shaping the human society. Moreover, unlike basic facts, they adapt to suit different cultures, ideas, thoughts and perspectives. For instance, ancient romans believed mirrors held fragments of our souls, and that shattering them therefore represented a crack in our souls. (Wolchover, Natalie). This shows how beliefs differ from culture to culture.
In conclusion, even as the world changes, superstitions will
always provide people with explanations to thoughts and ideas, comfort and ways
to view the world from different and unique perspectives. This allows people to
express their cultures. No matter the developments, beliefs will always be
embedded within societies and cultures, they will always allow unique points of
view.
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