Superstitions Around the World
Superstitions Around The World is a structured culture dataset with 20 entries. Its fields include Superstition, Region, Good/Bad. Community voting appears as a separate signal beside eligible rows and does not replace the source values.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 20 rows
- Fields
- 4 columns
- Source
- Wikipedia
- Data updated
- Feb 22, 2026
Included fields: Superstition, Region, Good/Bad, Description.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Region groups
- 12 distinct values
- Across 20 preview rows
- Good/Bad groups
- 2 distinct values
- Across 20 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Superstition, Region, and Good/Bad across culture entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 20 downloadable records
Superstition↕ | Region↕ | Good/Bad↕ |
|---|---|---|
Black Cat Crossing Path | Western Europe | Bad luck |
Breaking a Mirror | Europe | Bad luck |
Walking Under a Ladder | Western | Bad luck |
Friday the 13th | Western | Bad luck |
Number 4 (Tetraphobia) | East Asia | Bad luck |
Evil Eye (Nazar) | Middle East / South Asia | Bad luck |
Knock on Wood | Global | Good luck |
Horseshoe Above Door | Western | Good luck |
Four-Leaf Clover | Ireland | Good luck |
Number 7 | Western | Good luck |
Beginner's Luck | Global | Good luck |
Spilling Salt | Western | Bad luck |
Whistling at Night | Pakistan / Turkey / Japan | Bad luck |
Opening Umbrella Indoors | Western | Bad luck |
Sweeping at Night | South Asia | Bad luck |
Number 13 | Western | Bad luck |
Red Color for Luck | China | Good luck |
Stepping on Cracks | Western | Bad luck |
Bird Droppings on You | Russia / Turkey | Good luck |
Itchy Right Palm | South Asia / Western | Good luck |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Superstitions Around the World organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
This dataset contains 20 entries, and every row is available in the table and in the downloadable files.
Can I download the complete dataset?
Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 20 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.
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