0 belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic, etc. -- 迷信
According to context the term superstition might designate controversial beliefs, the practice of confessional opponents or the beliefs of the ignorant masses.
Few performers would contradict superstitions, but it is questionable if they are altogether taken seriously.
Many performers rely on whatever is perceived to work, observing superstitions even if they don't completely believe in them.
Society must be guided by reason rather than the passions of superstition and religious prejudice.
Yet it is striking how many reviewers and other readers choose to describe such ideas as manifestations of ' superstition' or ' the occult'.
In a naturalistic spirit, it may be said that this practice has to be about recollection of the deceased person, on pain of superstition.
Traditional religion mixed freely with folklore and superstition, forcing the authorities to negotiate between two worlds of belief.
We note the residue of such superstitions in a number of papers here in which creativity is linked to mental disorder or antisocial attitudes.
