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:b : an irrational abject [[attitude]] of [[mind]] toward the [[supernatural]], [[nature]], or [[God]] resulting from superstition
:b : an irrational abject [[attitude]] of [[mind]] toward the [[supernatural]], [[nature]], or [[God]] resulting from superstition
*2 : a notion maintained despite [[evidence]] to the contrary
*2 : a notion maintained despite [[evidence]] to the contrary
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Superstition''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Superstition '''''this link'''''].</center>
==Description==
==Description==
'''Superstition''' is a credulous [[belief]] or notion, not based on [[reason]], [[knowledge]], or [[experience]]. The [[word]] is often used pejoratively to refer to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_belief folk beliefs] deemed [[irrational]]. This leads to some superstitions being called "old wives' tales". It is also commonly applied to [[beliefs]] and [[practices]] surrounding [[luck]], [[prophecy]] and spiritual beings, particularly the irrational [[belief]] that future events can be influenced or foretold by specific unrelated prior [[events]].
'''Superstition''' is a credulous [[belief]] or notion, not based on [[reason]], [[knowledge]], or [[experience]]. The [[word]] is often used pejoratively to refer to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_belief folk beliefs] deemed [[irrational]]. This leads to some superstitions being called "old wives' tales". It is also commonly applied to [[beliefs]] and [[practices]] surrounding [[luck]], [[prophecy]] and spiritual beings, particularly the irrational [[belief]] that future events can be influenced or foretold by specific unrelated prior [[events]].
