FlashcardsWorld Superstitions Flashcards
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This three-card flashcard set explores cultural superstitions from South Korea, Russia, and Greece for adult English learners or cultural studies. Cards cover fan death beliefs, Russian bread traditions, and the Greek Mati amulet. Use it for cultural reading practice, ESL discussion preparation, or cross-cultural understanding activities.
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- South Korea - Fan Death: In South Korea, some people believe that sleeping in a closed room with an electric fan can be dangerous. They think the fan may reduce oxygen or cause suffocation, leading to death. Because of this belief, many people avoid sleeping with fans on and make sure to open windows for fresh air.
- Russia - Superstitions about Bread: In Russian culture, bread is highly valued and seen as sacred. It is believed that dropping or wasting bread can bring bad luck and financial difficulties. It is also normal to kiss a piece of bread before throwing it away as a sign of respect.
- Greece - The "Mati": In Greek culture, people use a blue eye-shaped amulet called the "Mati" or "Nazar" to protect against the Evil Eye. They believe that negative looks from jealous or bad people can cause harm or bad luck. The Mati is often worn as jewellery, hung in homes, or placed in cars to keep away the Evil Eye.
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