I remember my childhood was filled with lots of superstitious beliefs. Some were told by parents and guardians while some were heard from school. A few of them have been highlighted below. They are mostly the “Do not” superstitions. How many of us remember them?
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Don’t put your hand under the roof when it is raining.
Don’t drink garri and mango together.
Don’t eat directly from the pot.
Don’t eat while standing.
Don’t eat while walking on the road.
Don’t eat food that has fallen on the floor.
Don’t allow a lizard see your tooth which just pulled off.
Don’t whistle at night.
Don’t sweep at night.
Don’t take out the mucus on a dog’s eyes and put it on yours.
Don’t sleep with your feet on your pillow.
Don’t sleep facing up.
Don’t spit on the floor and allow someone else to step on it.
Don’t allow someone cross over you or your legs while you are lying down on the floor.
Don’t stand in front or look at a mirror at night.
Don’t go out between noon and 2pm if you are pregnant.
Don’t go out without putting a nappy pin on your dress at the tummy level if you are pregnant.
Don’t eat snails if you are pregnant.
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For some reasons, we all believed these superstitions and held on to them firmly.
Do you remember any others, please feel free to add them in the comments section and let’s do a little reminiscing ?
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