What are the many examples of pamahiin?

Answer 1

Colours

Red - Do not wear red in an electrical storm, the colour is said to attract lightening

Green - Green was once said to be the colour of a witch; actors believe green will bring bad weather or "natural disaster".

Yellow - Believed to be the colour or cowardice.

Black - Believed to be the colour of death and funerals.

Death

- When a person dies and their eyes are still open, they are said to be awaiting the arrival of more souls of family members.

- It is considered inauspicious to speak ill of the dead.

- The inexplicable howling of dogs is said to foretell the death in the household.

- A last meal is often laid for the departed spirit, to assure them a good passage to the next world.

- A candle is often lit to "light their way."

- When a person dies at home, all the windows in the house should be opened to allow the soul to depart easily.

- Mirrors are covered so the dead will not be startled by their reflection.

Fridays (including the 13th)

- Never start a journey, a business proposition or a marriage on a Friday.

- Black Friday, also known as Friday the thirteenth (see separate answer in related questions)

Good luck charms etc.

- It is lucky to meet a chimney sweep.

- Carrying a rabbits foot is lucky (for everyone but the rabbit).

- Find a penny pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck.

- Hang a horseshoe (ends up) over a doorway, or in a room to bring good luck. If the horse shoe is from the rear hoot of a grey horse, all the better.

- Seeing a grey horse is good luck, riding in a cart pulled by one is even better.

- Finding a four-leafed clover is fortunate.

- Seeing a butterfly on the first day of the year will bring the viewer a prosperous year.

- Catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn and you will not catch cold that winter.

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