Superstitions of Sailors On Spirits and Sea Fates
James W. Gavan reports on maritime beliefs held by Norwegian and other sailors. Spirits of the departed, omens from sea signs, and legendary creatures like mermen and the kraken shape warnings of luck or doom. Tales tie to disasters such as the steamship Friday and warn of approaching storms and death.
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Cape of Good
Genesareth
NASA Pate Aier
Amate
Vaccinainli Ace
Periel Snes
Hecks
James W. Gavan
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The Nuptial Knot Across Ancient Cultures
Marcus Lane in Chicago Globe surveys historic wedding customs from primitive Jews and Babylonians to Scotland and Wales. The piece chronicles ceremonies, dowries, blessings, and symbolic rites, noting variations in authority figures and the role of consent in marriage.
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Scotland
Ireland
England
Anne
Ani
Wales
Marcus Lane
Chicago Globe
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