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10 Funny Superstitious Beliefs Every Nigerian Has Heard by Uranus1: 1:43am On Aug 07, 2018 |
There are more than a hundred superstitions we heard from friends and family, growing up. Here are just a few funny superstitious beliefs every Nigerian has heard at least once. Superstitions is a belief in supernatural causality that can be linked to a fear of the unknown. When one event causes another without any natural process linking the two events, it is definitely a superstition. Here is a list of 10 pretty interesting superstitions chosen based on how ridiculous and common they are: 1. Itchy Palms Itchy palms are said to be a sign of good luck — it could also mean a large amount of money is coming your way. 2. Crossing legs It is said that if you cross over a pregnant woman's legs, you will give birth to a child that looks like the person. Another version is that you shouldn't let anyone cross over your legs, if not you will give birth to a child with one arm or leg. 3. Seeing ghosts The common warning is not to bend over to peer through between your legs, especially in crowded places like markets. One is bound to see ghosts and witches that way. 4. Spitting If you have a sore throat, it is probably because you spit on the floor and someone stepped on it. 5. Eating in the dark This is forbidden. It is believed that if you eat in the dark, you could be giving room to the dead to eat with you and this could lead to your death or grave ailments. 6. Eating from the ground It is believed that when your food falls to ground, you should not pick it as the devil has eaten it. 7. Whistling at night Whistling at night is believed to attract evil spirits and snakes. 8. Answering a call If you hear your name and answer to it without seeing the person that called, you have just answered a ghost's call. 9. Sleeping face up It is believed that sleeping face up is the best position for spirits to have access to your body and soul. 10. Sneezing It is believed that a sneeze means someone is calling your name somewhere. https://www.nigerialog.com/metro/10-funny-superstitious-beliefs-every-nigerian-has-heard/new/#new |
Re: 10 Funny Superstitious Beliefs Every Nigerian Has Heard by minasota(f): 1:47am On Aug 07, 2018 |
PDP to win 2019 election .......Another superstitious belief 1 Like |
Re: 10 Funny Superstitious Beliefs Every Nigerian Has Heard by okwabayi(m): 2:19am On Aug 07, 2018 |
Who were the first set of Africans to come up with this tripe? I know of one people say that if you sleep in the market or village square you’ll see spirits of all kinds passing by. Everyone keeps saying you’ll see dogs walking on hind legs for no reason. Why the superstition never happens in cities is one part I never understood. |
Re: 10 Funny Superstitious Beliefs Every Nigerian Has Heard by Kharol1234: 5:27am On Aug 07, 2018 |
hmmmmmmmm |
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