Dive into the mysterious realm of obscure maritime superstitions that sailors once deeply trusted to navigate the unpredictable oceans.
Secrets of Enigmatic Seafarers’ Superstitions
A crossword exploring lesser-known maritime superstitions and sailor beliefs from the age-old oceans.
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- 1. Adjective relating to ships, sailors, or navigation superstitions
- 2. Light, local wind sailors feared or respected
- 3. Part of ship often involved in sailors’ rituals
- 5. Nickname for unlucky ships or sailors
- 8. Term for a sailor who hasn’t crossed the equator
- 11. Word to avoid lest bad luck follow
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- 4. Items hung on rigging believed to bring protection
- 6. An anchor entangled with chain, considered a bad omen
- 7. Fearsome act thought to bring stormy curses
- 9. Bird considered both lucky and a curse to sailors
- 10. Punishment rumored to anger sea spirits if mentioned
- 12. Mythical female figure said to predict storms
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