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DENIUS [597]
3 years ago
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Whistling is considered bad luck among mariners because it challenges the wind. Where did this idea most likely come from?

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allsm [11]3 years ago
6 0
The idea most likely come from superstitious belief. Superstitious belief refers to a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences which lead to either good or bad outcome. Some superstitions originated from traditions, stories, folklore, myth, legends, etc. The belief that whistling on board brings bad luck is one of the sailors' superstitions. 
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