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Sea Lore: Hidden Maritime Omens
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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  • 1. Rare finds thought to bring good luck to mariners
  • 3. Their presence near a ship could signal nearing land or storms
  • 5. Shell said to bring calm seas when brought aboard
  • 8. Small doll kept on ships for safety and protection
  • 9. Ancient punishment whose mention was thought to curse a voyage
  • 11. Winds from this direction were sometimes seen as ominous
  • 13. Seen after storms, often taken as a hopeful sign at sea
Down
  • 2. Used to predict winds, sometimes believed to forewarn misfortune
  • 4. Sailors believed harming this bird brought bad luck
  • 6. Touching this could allegedly control the ship’s fate
  • 7. Sailors warned against whistling while handling this hunting tool
  • 10. Highest lookout point, believed to harbor spirits watching sailors
  • 12. This star guided sailors and was revered for fortune

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