Dive into the mysterious realm of obscure maritime superstitions that sailors once deeply trusted to navigate the unpredictable oceans.
Eerie Beliefs of the Ancient Seas
Explore 16 obscure maritime superstitions sailors once fiercely believed to protect them on treacherous voyages and calm the mysteries of the ocean.
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- 1. Action believed to summon storms at sea
- 2. Folk dance once believed to ward off shipboard evil spirits
- 4. Musician whose presence was thought to calm restless spirits
- 6. Sea growth believed to mark a ship doomed to linger
- 8. Mythical sea creature said to foretell storms or shipwreck
- 10. Practice of tying knots thought to control the wind
- 11. Alcoholic drink that some believed could appease sea gods
- 12. A light wind seen as an omen of changing weather
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- 3. Term for restless spirits blamed for ship misfortunes
- 5. A bird whose presence was believed to bring good or bad luck
- 7. Part of the rigging associated with luck or superstitions
- 9. State sailors feared from curses or ill omens onboard
- 13. Zone where sailors feared becoming trapped without wind
- 14. A charm or token sailors carried to ensure safe passage
- 15. Enchanting creatures whose songs were feared by sailors
- 16. Old nickname for a sailor often associated with superstition
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