FlashcardsIrish Superstitions Flashcards
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This flashcard set explores three key areas of traditional Irish superstitions: fairy trees and hawthorn lore, common bad omens like magpies and broken mirrors, and the cultural significance of Halloween in Irish folklore. Use it for cultural studies, folklore discussion, or enrichment reading in history or literature classes.
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- Fairy trees, which are left standing for fear of bad luck if cut down. The hawthorn tree is particularly associated with fairies, and it is also considered bad luck to bring a branch of hawthorn blossom into your house.
- Bad omens, such as seeing a single magpie being unlucky, a bird flying into your house being a warning sign that someone close to you will soon die, and breaking a mirror thought to cause 7 years bad luck.
- Halloween, which is considered the most magical and dangerous night of the year in traditional Irish folklore. Bonfires, lanterns, and masks were believed to protect the living from predatory ghosts and ghouls.
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