The 13th of June is Saint Anthony's day, according to the lore of feast days. As the patron saint of lost things, superstition says that a prayer to St Anthony shall help you find precious objects that you deemed lost, or taken! In some countries such as Portugal, St Anthony is also considered the patron … Continue reading #Flashlore 24
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Curses! The Dark Side of Superstition and Magical Thinking
We're back with another in-house article, in our quest to discover superstition and its history and influence on human psychology! In our previous article, we looked at how superstitious belief can sometimes feel like much needed 'succour' in a strange world. But there are dark aspects to magical thinking as well, like everything in life. … Continue reading Curses! The Dark Side of Superstition and Magical Thinking
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According to saint lore, June 9th is St Columba's day. Superstition says that, if you accidentally come across a herb called St John's Wort today, then you should try wearing it under your armpit for the rest of the day. This shall bring you luck and ward off evil! Painting of young girl carrying a … Continue reading #Flashlore 23
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