What is Superstition?
{{for|the song by [[Stevie Wonder]]|Superstition (song)}} [[File:Horseshoe lucky on door.jpg|thumb|upright|A [[horseshoe]] nailed above a doorway is a good luck charm if it looks like a ''U''.]][[File:Black cat eyes.jpg|thumb|upright|A [[black cat]] can be considered good luck or bad luck.]] A '''superstition''' is a belief that has no logical explanation or scientific evidence. There are many superstitions believed in around the world. Many people believe superstitions to be complete nonsense while others live their lives according to superstitions such as avoiding black cats, looking for four leaf clovers and avoiding mirrors. ==Related pages== {{wiktionary|superstition}} {{Commons category|Superstitions}} {{wikiquote}} {{Wikisource}} * [[Apotropaism]], a ritual to turn away evil * [[Amulet]], a charm against bad luck {{religion-stub}} [[Category:Superstitions]] [[Category:Magic (paranormal)]]