This dataset contains information about various superstitions from different countries around the world. Each entry provides the country, the specific superstition, and a brief description explaining the significance or belief associated with it.
| Country | Superstition | Description |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Knocking on Wood | To avoid bad luck after making a hopeful statement. |
| Japan | Kappa | A water creature that can steal children or cause mischief. |
| Italy | Malocchio | The evil eye, thought to cause misfortune. |
| Russia | Spilling Salt | Accidental spilling of salt brings bad luck, and tossing it over the left shoulder can counteract it. |
| India | Breaking a Mirror | Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck. |
| Mexico | Cemetery Visit | It is said that visiting a cemetery at night will invite spirits. |
| China | Number 4 | The number 4 is considered unlucky because it sounds like the word for death. |
| Turkey | Chewing Gum at Night | Chewing gum at night is thought to be akin to chewing flesh of the dead. |
| Brazil | Black Cats | A black cat crossing your path is believed to bring bad luck. |
| France | Touching Wood | Belief that touching wood can ward off bad luck. |
| Spain | Friday the 13th | In Spanish culture, this day is considered unlucky for different reasons than in other cultures. |
| Philippines | Sweeping the Floor at Night | Sweeping late at night is believed to sweep away good fortune. |
| South Africa | Birds Flying into House | Is believed to be an omen of death. |
| Thailand | Whistling at Night | Whistling at night can attract spirits, according to local beliefs. |
| Egypt | Cats | Cats are considered sacred and to harm one is a severe taboo. |
| Germany | Broken Dishes | Breaking a plate on New Year's brings good luck. |
| Portugal | Saying 'Bless you' after a sneeze | It is believed to scare away evil spirits. |
| Indonesia | Going Out Without a Umbrella | It is believed you will get into trouble if you go out unprepared for rain. |
| Scotland | Wishing on a Wishbone | Finding and breaking a wishbone is said to grant one's wish. |
| Jamaica | Don't Point at the Moon | Pointing at the moon is thought to bring bad luck. |
| Nigeria | Evil Spirits in the Night | Nighttime is when evil spirits are said to be active. |
| Vietnam | Horseshoe | Hanging a horseshoe over a doorway is said to bring good luck. |
| Iceland | Elves | It is believed that elves can influence your fortunes. |
| Russia | Do Not Whistle Indoors | Whistling indoors is thought to invite financial trouble. |
| Ukraine | Wishing on a Star | It is common to make wishes upon the first star seen at night. |
| Scotland | Shining Shoes at Night | Shining shoes at night might attract a spirit or ghost. |
| Chile | Floor Sweeping After Dark | Sweeping the floors at night invites misfortune. |
| Sweden | Christmas Julbock | A Yule Goat is said to protect homes. |
| Israel | Stepping over Someone | To step over someone will bring them bad luck. |
| Mexico | Lemons on the Door | Lemons are thought to ward off evil spirits when placed on the door. |
| Africa | Evil Eye | The evil eye can be cast inadvertently and brings misfortune. |
| Philippines | Laban na tayo (Fight back) | To see a black cat the day after a funeral can be a bad omen. |
| Estonia | Three Times the Charm | To have good luck, one should say something three times. |
| Belgium | Don't Trim Nails at Night | Trimming nails after dark invites misfortune. |
| Kenya | Orange Mocking Bird | Killing an orange mockingbird is believed to bring bad luck. |
| Denmark | Dropping Knives | If a knife is dropped, it means a male visitor will come. |
| Singapore | Avoiding Lizard Droppings | Finding lizard droppings is considered unlucky. |
| Fiji | Do Not Make Loud Noises at Night | Loud sounds attract spirits that can bring misfortune. |
| New Zealand | Taniwha | A mythical creature; respect is required in the waters it inhabits. |
| Marshall Islands | Face Your Fears at Night | Confronting fears in the dark is said to bring strength. |
| Japan | Gifting a Pair of Shoes | Gifting shoes is interpreted as wishing someone to leave. |
| Latin America | Tooth Under Pillow | Placing a tooth under the pillow invites a visit from benevolent spirits. |
| Bali | Taksu | The energy of creativity must be kept harmony to maintain good luck. |
| Iran | Evil Eye Charms | Wearing charms is believed to protect against the evil eye. |
| Spain | Broom on Door | Placing a broom on the door keeps away bad luck. |
| Norway | Velkommen Valp (Welcome Puppy) | Bringing a new puppy into the home is believed to invite prosperity. |
| Hong Kong | Wishing Trees | Writing wishes on paper and hanging them on a tree is a popular superstition. |
| Romania | The Hooked Cross | Belief that the hooked cross provides protection from evil spirits. |
| USA | Walking Under a Ladder | Believed to bring bad luck based on medieval superstition. |
| United Kingdom | Horseshoes | Horseshoes hung over doorways are said to bring good fortune. |
| Egypt | Seeing a Cobra | Seeing a cobra is viewed as a bad omen. |
| Fiji | Sea Bula (Blessings from the sea) | Respecting the ocean during the full moon is crucial for good luck. |
| Serbia | Friday Weddings | It is thought that marrying on a Friday brings misfortune. |
| Philippines | Counter Clockwise Swings | Swinging in a counter-clockwise direction is deemed unlucky. |
| Indonesia | Clock Stopped | A stopped clock signals a bad omen or unexpected news. |
| Peru | Wishing Well | Throwing coins into a well and making a wish is thought to grant it. |
| Japan | Cutting Nails at Night | Cutting one's nails at night is said to invite death. |
| Norway | Ravens | Ravens are considered omens, if seen, can bring news. |
| Switzerland | Don't Wear Black on New Year's Day | Wearing black on this day is thought to bring year-long bad luck. |
| Slovenia | Mustache Touching | Touching one's mustache is said to keep one's secrets safe. |
| Venezuela | Ring on Your Finger at Midnight | Put a ring on your finger for luck at midnight. |
| Colombia | Horseshoe Under the Mattress | Keeps bad spirits away while sleeping. |
| South Korea | Fan Death | Sleeping with a fan on will lead to death. |
| New Zealand | Maori Legends | Being aware of local legends and respecting them brings good fortune. |
| Guatemala | La LLorona | The spirit of a weeping woman is thought to bring warnings of misfortune. |
| Finland | Don't Cut Hair during Full Moon | It's believed that cutting hair then invites bad luck. |
| Panama | Senor Diablo (Mr. Devil) | Children hear tales about this character to behave well. |
| Marshall Islands | Seashells on the Beach | Collecting shells is believed to bring good luck. |
| Slovenia | Sage Burning | Burning sage purifies any bad energy. |
| Botswana | Meeting a Mourner | Meeting someone in mourning is believed to bring bad luck. |
| Malaysia | Putting Shoes on Table | It is considered disrespectful and brings bad luck. |
| Paraguay | Don't Stand on Step Ladders | It invites misfortune according to folklore. |
| Morocco | Nine Pomegranate Seeds | Eating nine pomegranate seeds is said to invite good luck. |
| Barbados | Greathouse Spirit | There are spirits believed to protect the homes of specific families. |
| Sri Lanka | Leveraging Fish Shapes | The shape of fish is believed to bring luck to fishermen. |
| Algeria | Wishing on First Light of Dawn | Making wishes at first light is supposed to have great power. |
| Bulgaria | Saying 'Bless You' after a Sneeze | Similar to many cultures, believed to chase away evil forces. |
| Chad | Avoid Pointing | Pointing with a finger is viewed as rude and unlucky. |
| Latvia | Wishing on a Star | Making a wish on a shooting star is considered powerful. |
| Seychelles | Monthly Moon Rituals | There are rituals thought to bring good luck tied with lunar phases. |
| Ukraine | Wet Hair Near Graveyards | Wet hair is thought to invite spirits from graveyards. |
| Nepal | Family Spirits Protect the House | Belief that spirits of ancestors watch over the home. |
| Nicaragua | Full Moon Celebrations | Celebrating the full moon is thought to bring blessings. |
| Estonia | Black Roses | Receiving black roses is seen as an omen of bad luck. |
| Greece | Evil Eye Curse | Many wear protective charms against the evil eye. |
| Taiwan | Ghost Month | During Ghost Month, it's believed that spirits roam the streets. |
| Bosnia | Wishing Tree Of Srebrenik | Making wishes on this tree is said to grant them. |
| Chile | Arachne Spirit | A spider crossing your path is seen as a bad omen. |
| Vanuatu | Fish Scale Good Fortune | Finding fish scales is considered a sign of good luck. |
| Luxembourg | Belly Button and Bread | It's said to make a wish through your belly button with bread. |
| Somalia | Fortune Cookies | Believing that opening fortune cookies on holidays influences luck. |
| Georgia | Betray a Friend's Trust | Taking a friend's trust lightly brings misfortune. |
| Dominican Republic | Three Knocks on the Door | Three knocks on a door is believed to signify a bad omen. |
| Samoa | Rain at Funerals | Belief that rain during funerals signifies presents from the spirits. |
| Iceland | Post-War Superstitions | Belief originated during World War that luck came from not speaking during midnight. |
| Ghana | One Leg in the Door | Standing with one leg in a doorway when an important guest arrives facilitates luck. |
| Cameroon | Taro Ritual | Carrying taro for transporting blessings. |
| Jerusalem | Don't Shake Hands Over Graved Stones | Considered unlucky to do so. |
| Palestine | Blindfolded Wedding Tradition | Symbolizes love without imperfection. |
| Egypt | Red Pepper Hanging | Hanging red pepper is thought to protect homes. |
| Bangladesh | Seeking First Light On Holidays | Seeking blessings from light before starting new projects. |
| Belgium | Avoid Talking about Death on Birthdays | To do so is believed to mean bad luck for the year ahead. |
| Czech Republic | Four Leaf Clovers | Finding one is lucky and often gifted to loved ones. |
| Malaysia | Wedding Dates Set on Fridays | To do so invites family unity. |
| Singapore | Noodles Extra Long on Birthdays | Represents longevity and good fortune. |
| Turkey | Dropping Silverware at Dinner | To drop is seen as a sign for a visitor. |
| Hawaii | Laying Flowers on Water | Laying flowers is a practice meant to honor the ocean spirits. |
| South Africa | Wishing Bones | Carrying bones from ancestors provides protective luck. |
| Saudi Arabia | Avoiding Numbers with 3 and 0 | It brings misfortune when combined with neighbors. |
| Cuba | Dancing with One Foot Outside | Represents freedom from misfortune. |
| Qatar | Granite Boundaries | Laying stones brings protection to homes. |
| Ukraine | Poppies and Resting Spirits | Poppies symbolize respect to resting spirits. |
| Armenia | Do Not Cross the Road Backwards | Seen as an omen of bad fortune. |
| Bronx | Giant Spider Ritual at Halloween | A special ritual that invites luck. |
| Honduras | Do Not Take a Bath on the New Moon | Can attract misfortune. |
| Antigua | Fallen Trees | If a tree falls in the forest, your dream is a warning. |
| Botswana | Shooting Stars as Bad Omen | It announces bad omen and neglect. |
| Palau | Treasured Wild Teas | Wild tea bringing peace; powerful affirmations. |
| Indian Reservations | Frog Rituals at Night | Frogs are considered soul messengers. |
| Hong Kong | Color Red for Good Fortune | Decorating with red invites all good things. |
| Switzerland | Horseshoe Placing Decisions | Placing horseshoes in homes is crucial. |
| Jordan | Evil Spirits in Pools, "Avoiding swimming in dirty pools brings good luck.") | NaN |
| Estonia | Bear Dance During Harvests | Dancing is thought to prevent animal interference. |
| Azores | Curse of Wooden Roly-Poly | Belief in a curse by accidentally breaking one. |
| Lesotho | Avoiding Scary Places After Dark | To do so hikes up chances of bad luck. |
| Guatemala | Mayans and Snow White Wishes | Manifesting wishes with Mayan prayers bring spirits. |
| Virgin Islands | Red Coral Worn as Talisman | Believed to grants protection from evil eyes. |
| Alaska | Totems Whisper At Night | Totems are believed to communicate with the living. |
| Bolivia | Colorful Beasts in Rituals | Animals that showcase vibrant colors are blessed. |
| Sierra Leone | Avoiding Black Cats as Negative Stars | Black cats are seen as misfortune in some cultures. |
| Seychelles | Don't Point Fingers at Graves | Causes angry spirits. |
| Iceland | Avoid Walking Over Dead Bodies | Undue custom caused bad luck. |
| Chinese Provinces | Drum Rituals at New Year | Drumming wards off pests. |
| Spain | Whistling in the Evening | Thought to attract thieves. |
| Malaysia | Putting Hardware in Fresh Water | To bring calm spirits; fishing peacefully. |
| Gambia | Clapping Hands When Saying Good Morning | To greet spirits brings good energy. |
| Kuwait | Eggshells Protect Homes | It's believed to ward off any negative energies. |
| Slovakia | Rolling Eggs on Easter Sunday | Signifies new beginnings and good fortune. |
| Turkey | Crossing Swimming Pools on New Moon Days | To tread can invite omens of fortune. |
| Papua New Guinea | Blessing with Bananas on Birthdays | Bananas symbolize life and happiness. |
| Malawi | Dancing Around Campfires | A form of purification that brings safety. |
| Burkina Faso | Drumming Rituals Intimately Tied to Fortune | Drumming exudes energy outside time. |
| Aruba | Babassu Tree for Gathering Blessings | Green fruits represent guidance. |
| Bhutan | Complete Silence and Windy Days | To anchor positivity away from negativity. |
| Senegal | Avoiding Black Eyes in Conversation | Staring expresses a soul connection. |
| Montenegro | Grazing Sudden Rain and Spontaneous Friends | Brings gatherings of abundance. |
| Zanzibar | Shells Signifying Whispers of Good Luck | Bright shells lead to specific purposes. |
| Cameroon | Fire Ants Dancing for Prosperity | Next generations is potent. |
| Wales | Potatoes Tied Up Blesses Generations Wise Gardens | Remembering peasants worthy gestures. |
| Belgium | Avoid Crosswalks on Sundays for Fortune's Side | Protective rituals for gatherings ahead. |