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Step on a crack, break your mom’s back

Intro: Have you ever thought about a bad situation and instantly felt the need to knock on wood? Well, many people believe in these types of superstitions, and they are quite popular. There is a worldwide phenomenon. Superstitious beliefs have been passed down from generation to generation, and various countries have different beliefs in it. Some people take them lightly while others believe in them religiously. In fact, some people blame the troubles they face in life on superstitions. Superstition’s exist in different ways in different cultures. The outcomes of superstitious beliefs aren’t always known to cause positive behavior in our society. Being superstitious can affect people’s behavior and state of mind, which could be a great threat to our culture. Forgetting to wear your “lucky” bracelet on the day of your big exam can influence your performance. People believe in superstitions for many reasons and find different ways of support, regardless of whether it may be a threat to the larger culture.

A. Body Paragraph 1:

· Reasons behind the why people believe in superstitions

· Cultural beliefs tied with superstitions

· “The ancient Greeks thought the number seven to be extremely lucky.”

· “Pythagoreans considered the number seven to be a perfect number.”

· “There were seven ancient Roman and Egyptian Gods.”

· “Hinduism recognizes seven major chakras (energy of the human body).”

· “The Arabs built seven holy temples.”

· “The Japanese tradition, there are seven lucky gods that bring good fortune.”

· “There is also belief that seven ancient Buddhas existed.”

· Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/superstitions-why-you-believe/

B. Body Paragraph 2:

· Ways people find support

· Ex: friends, family, etc.

· b. Source: https://www.livescience.com/33507-origins-of-superstitions.html

C. Body Paragraph 3:

· Threat to larger culture

· Explain and give examples

· Science vs. superstitions

· Source: http://psychiclibrary.com/beyondBooks/superstition-room/

D. Body Paragraph 4:

· Examples of different superstitions and the significance behind them

· Sport and superstition

· https://www.infoplease.com/sports-superstitions

Conclusion:

· Conclude main points

· Restate thesis