A crossword exploring obscure and forgotten superstitions from the age of sail and sea lore.
Ancient Mariner's Lost Sea Beliefs
Explore obscure and forgotten superstitions sailors once believed to ensure safe passage and fortune at sea.
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- 1. Act sailors avoided to not 'summon' a storm
- 2. Disaster sailors tried to avoid by following superstitions
- 3. Never whistle below this part of a ship
- 4. Ship's companion thought to bring luck and protect from storms
- 7. Symbol of hope and safety; never speak ill of this device
- 9. Wood fragment believed to hold evil spirits if not removed
- 10. Sea god to whom sailors paid respect before crossing equator
- 13. Lunar phase considered lucky or unlucky for sailing
- 14. Sea creature believed to guide ships safely
- 15. Tying this properly was believed to affect fate or weather
- 19. Liquor poured overboard as an offering to sea spirits
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- 5. Bird considered a good omen or curse depending on its treatment
- 6. Only crew member allowed to say certain words without bad luck
- 8. Observation point where certain rituals were performed
- 11. A curse or bad luck brought by careless words or actions
- 12. Mythical creature said to predict or cause shipwrecks
- 16. Unit of measure tied to various maritime beliefs
- 17. Small bird linked to good luck for sailors
- 18. Old name for a storm that could not be spoken aloud
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