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This sub-category deals with voodoo, superstitions, myths, and monsters--both spooky and mundane. Quizzes on magic are found in the subcategory below.
76 Magic Superstitions quizzes and 1,064 Magic Superstitions trivia questions.
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Superstitions Superstitions (32 quizzes)
1.
  Old Wives' Tales   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many old wives' tales have basis in scientific fact. Others are simply old wives' tales. In this quiz you will tell me which ones are fact and which are fiction.
Average, 10 Qns, Morrigan716, Jul 12 21
Average
Morrigan716 gold member
Jul 12 21
32482 plays
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Madges Magic Places
  Madge's Magic Places   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Join Old Madge the witch on the trip of a lifetime. Visit some of the most magical and mysterious places the world has to offer!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, AcrylicInk, Feb 25 22
Very Easy
AcrylicInk gold member
Feb 25 22
827 plays
3.
The Magic of Mancy
  The Magic of Mancy   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Words with the suffix "-mancy" are used to describe anything relating to prophecy or divining the future. Can you use your magical divination to answer this pictorial quiz?
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, May 07 13
Average
Plodd
1853 plays
4.
  Gesundheit! editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Atchoo! Gesundheit! Sneezing throughout the ages and throughout the world has had some wonderful superstitions attached to it - here are a just a few
Tough, 10 Qns, EmmaF2008, Oct 30 09
Tough
EmmaF2008 gold member
6604 plays
5.
Spooky Places Around the World
  Spooky Places Around the World    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many spooky places around the world. Here are a few with some of the stories that make them spooky. You might find yourself wanting to visit some of these if you are ready for a close/ghost encounter.
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Oct 21 23
Average
Trivia_Fan54 gold member
Oct 21 23
622 plays
6.
  A Quest for the Holy Grail editor best quiz   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the days of Chrétien de Troyes and Thomas Malory the legend of the Grail Quest has exerted a fascination. Even today hundreds of places claim the Grail. We'll visit ten. Are you up for a Quest?
Average, 10 Qns, Jdeanflpa, Jan 28 23
Average
Jdeanflpa
Jan 28 23
1758 plays
7.
  It's Truly Magic!   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many words associated with magic and it is up to you to conjure up their correct meanings in this truly magical quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Mar 30 16
Average
Plodd
765 plays
8.
  Old Superstitions, Myths and Customs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know old superstitions, customs and old wives tales from Scotland? They often say that there is no smoke without fire!
Average, 10 Qns, t_s, Jun 01 21
Average
t_s gold member
Jun 01 21
4610 plays
9.
  Yours Truly Stinks!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I've recently become terrified of things that go bump in the night. I've done my research and found some flowers, plants and herbs which will protect me. The downside is this; yours truly stinks! Can you identify some protective plants?
Average, 10 Qns, EmmaF2008, Sep 19 13
Average
EmmaF2008 gold member
1940 plays
10.
  Stroke of Luck   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Around the world, there are many symbols considered lucky or that provide a "stroke of luck". Test your knowledge on them. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Apr 03 21
Average
Lpez gold member
Apr 03 21
1971 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What is the name of the Scottish river spirit or water devil?

From Quiz "Myth, Superstitions, Lore"




11.
  Myth, Superstitions, Lore   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More Lore, Myth, Superstition & Old Wives Tales from Scotland.
Tough, 10 Qns, t_s, Nov 05 10
Tough
t_s gold member
4814 plays
12.
  British Creatures and Places in Legend, Part 1   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
England is ripe with legends and myths that are steeped in history and might-have-been. Here are several of the more interesting ones I've visited recently. You can also Google Earth each of these locations.
Tough, 10 Qns, coventry815, Jan 27 19
Tough
coventry815
Jan 27 19
3629 plays
13.
  Superstition, Folklore & Myth from Ireland   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do You Know Any Irish Superstitions, Myths and Folklore?
Difficult, 10 Qns, t_s, Sep 20 18
Difficult
t_s gold member
Sep 20 18
5599 plays
14.
  The Witching Hour   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In folklore, the witching hour is a time during the night when witches, ghosts, and demons are at their most powerful. In honour of this theme, and in the spirit of Halloween, this quiz concerns spooky and supernatural creatures from legend.
Average, 10 Qns, agentofchaos, Nov 01 19
Average
agentofchaos gold member
Nov 01 19
583 plays
15.
  Ways and Means to Predict the Future    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Different methods and ways of divination that have been used over the centuries.
Average, 25 Qns, Auszev, Sep 14 23
Average
Auszev
Sep 14 23
4554 plays
16.
  Mama Always Told Me So    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many of us grew up hearing, and sometimes believing, these "old wives tales". These are a few I remember from childhood. (Some may be exclusive to the Southern US.)
Tough, 10 Qns, Coonielady, Oct 15 13
Tough
Coonielady
2456 plays
17.
  Warding off bad luck   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Being superstitious can paralyze you. Here are some ways to ward off all that bad luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, tee-hee-me, Dec 19 16
Tough
tee-hee-me
6252 plays
18.
  Ladybird Legends   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Ladybirds or ladybugs have many superstitions associated with them, in many countries. Do you know where these ideas come from?
Average, 10 Qns, davejacobs, Nov 03 19
Average
davejacobs
Nov 03 19
191 plays
19.
  Cosmopolitan Beliefs, Customs and Gestures   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a group effort from the "Lost Connection." Given the diverse assembly of our membership, a potpourri of questions about superstitions, customs and gestures is offered for your delight.
Tough, 10 Qns, christopherm, Aug 10 22
Tough
christopherm gold member
Aug 10 22
1813 plays
20.
  Marie Laveau & Voodoo   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz on the great Marie Laveau and some Voodoo in general. Enjoy!
Difficult, 20 Qns, AmandaLG, Sep 03 14
Difficult
AmandaLG
3406 plays
21.
  Avoiding Bad Luck   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Through the years, many superstitions have arisen to prevent bad luck. This quiz will look at some of these.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, rahul0, Nov 11 21
Very Easy
rahul0 gold member
Nov 11 21
886 plays
22.
  Famous Haunted Places   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Unexplainable things such as temperature drops, apparations and strange sounds are reported everyday to police. What are these things caused from? Ghosts? Spirits? Or are they all just a coincidence?
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, guypineapple, Sep 21 07
Very Difficult
guypineapple
3209 plays
23.
  Black Magic and the Supernatural    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a little journey into the world of the dark powers.
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Dec 22 16
Average
robert362
7929 plays
24.
  Dark Powers in Ancient and Modern Stories   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From ancient myths to modern story-telling, there have been tales of entities with dark powers. Although not necessarily evil, these beings walk on the dark side of the human imagination.
Average, 10 Qns, agentofchaos, Feb 25 22
Average
agentofchaos gold member
Feb 25 22
331 plays
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  Strange Twists of Luck   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on people who were lucky or unlucky. I hope you enjoy my quiz.
Impossible, 10 Qns, Charlie007, Feb 23 23
Impossible
Charlie007
Feb 23 23
5371 plays
26.
  The Evil Forebodings of Nostradamus   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz contains questions relative to ten of the world's worst events which arose in line with Nostradamus' predictions. I will provide all or part of his quote, and you have to identify the event that it is linked to.
Average, 10 Qns, lout62001, Oct 28 13
Average
lout62001 gold member
1099 plays
27.
  Old Wives Tales and Superstitions   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you take this quiz and then sneeze twice, you will have good luck. If you take this quiz and then sneeze three times, you're probably getting the flu.
Tough, 10 Qns, Creedy, Jul 09 10
Tough
Creedy gold member
2478 plays
28.
  Wishing on a Star   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz explores superstitions, traditions, magical and religious beliefs associated with stars and other heavenly bodies.
Average, 10 Qns, featherynscale, Oct 06 17
Average
featherynscale
Oct 06 17
2311 plays
29.
  Third Time's a Charm    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
They say "Third time lucky" but who is to say that it will not require more effort? Instead of searching for answers to that let us examine some lucky charms that could do the trick! Match the charm with its country of origin.
Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Mar 01 20
Average
gme24 gold member
Mar 01 20
305 plays
30.
  Match the Manias   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The phobias seem to get all the attention; let's spend some time matching the manias.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, May 05 15
Average
nyirene330
758 plays
31.
  Sometimes You Eat the Bears!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Some days your luck deserts you, some days your luck is true. Sometimes you eat the bears, sometimes the bears eat you! This is an unusual quiz about luck, bad luck and some bears thrown in for good luck. Quiz by team Scotland the Brains.
Average, 15 Qns, tedbhoy, Jan 27 19
Average
tedbhoy
Jan 27 19
1352 plays
32.
  Four Leaf Clovers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The four leaf clover is believed to be a sign of good luck. Evidence though is hard to find, so let your mind dismiss reality for a moment.
Average, 10 Qns, einsteinII, Oct 12 22
Average
einsteinII
Oct 12 22
883 plays
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  Kilted Kangas Superstitions, Magic and Legends   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Our team is going to take you around our home countries reading about interesting superstitions, magic and legends.
Average, 10 Qns, ClaudiaCat, Aug 02 17
Average
ClaudiaCat gold member
Aug 02 17
415 plays
34.
  Necromancy and Other Prohibited Arts   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A glimpse into the mysterious world of practitioners of the occult arts of necromancy, magic, and other mysteries, drawn from legends and history.
Tough, 10 Qns, agentofchaos, Oct 14 19
Tough
agentofchaos gold member
Oct 14 19
283 plays
35.
  Once in a while...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
...right in the middle of ordinary life, love hands us a fairy tale. Test your knowledge of wedding superstitions and traditions here!
Average, 10 Qns, irishchic5, Nov 01 12
Average
irishchic5 gold member
1383 plays
36.
  Old English Customs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Strange customs survive in the English countryside. Here are some, many of which I have known my parents and grandparents to enact.
Tough, 10 Qns, Toeknee448, Feb 14 18
Tough
Toeknee448
Feb 14 18
582 plays
37.
  British Creatures and Places in Legends, Part 2!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My second quiz based on strange, unusual, and downright fascinating legendary and folkloric creatures, places, and people around several of the counties I've visited in England. Enjoy your travels and discoveries!
Average, 10 Qns, coventry815, Jan 22 14
Average
coventry815
671 plays
38.
  Medieval Magic and Its Origins    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We all like the power to control nature. We call it science now, but before our modern times it was called Magus or maleficium.
Impossible, 10 Qns, thejazzkickazz, Apr 24 21
Impossible
thejazzkickazz gold member
Apr 24 21
4727 plays
39.
  Folklore and Legends    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
History has many legends behind the events or person. Join me as we explore some more obscure legends that cannot be proved nor disproved.
Difficult, 10 Qns, blakey, Feb 25 22
Difficult
blakey
Feb 25 22
542 plays
40.
  Chinese Art of Feng Shui    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a basic quiz to test your knowledge of the ancient art of rearranging oneself in the universe, Feng Shui.
Tough, 10 Qns, buggywuggyfresh, Feb 01 10
Tough
buggywuggyfresh
2110 plays
41.
  Jinx Illustrated    
Multiple Choice
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The magazine 'Sports Illustrated' has been a main staple of information to millions of sports fans since 1954. To athletes, it's a sign of deserved recognition to be featured on the cover. Or is it? Good luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Ikabud, Jul 09 03
Difficult
Ikabud
1365 plays
42.
  The Colors of Magick    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the world of magick colors are very important. Take this quiz to see if your know what the colors symbolize.
Tough, 10 Qns, Horror_Babe, Aug 07 09
Tough
Horror_Babe
3979 plays
43.
  Scottish Faeries    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is dedicated to all the Faeries of Scotland. Hope you have fun :)
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, fantasy_fairie, Nov 12 16
Very Difficult
fantasy_fairie
1569 plays
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  Faerie    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following quiz is to test your knowledge of different kinds of Fae from around the globe. Enjoy!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, ShatteredArcadia, Sep 10 06
Very Difficult
ShatteredArcadia
1344 plays
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Magic Superstitions Trivia Questions

1. In ancient Babylonian mythology, Marduk forms the heavens and the earth from the remains of a dragon goddess who represents primordial chaos. What is her name?

From Quiz
Dark Powers in Ancient and Modern Stories

Answer: Tiamat

Tiamat was the mother of the first generation of gods. Her husband Apsu was killed after going to war with the younger gods who were planning to overthrow him. Tiamat sought revenge against her husband's killers and gave birth to 11 monsters to wage war on them. However, she was killed by Marduk who sliced her body in half and used her body parts to create the world. Kingu was Tiamat's son and later lover (gods operate by their own rules in matters like this), who was also killed by Marduk, who used his blood to create the first human beings. Enki was an important god who murdered Apsu. Leviathan is a sea monster mentioned in the Bible.

2. It's Friday, and it's an unlucky day. What is the date?

From Quiz Avoiding Bad Luck

Answer: 13

Friday the 13th has been unlucky since the Middle Ages. Some historians speculate that this could be because the Last Supper had 13 people, and Jesus was executed the next day, on Friday.

3. "Pointing the bone" is a well-known superstition from Australia's Aborigines. During 2004 which Australian politician had this done to him?

From Quiz Kilted Kangas Superstitions, Magic and Legends

Answer: John Howard

In 2004, Indigenous Aboriginals "pointed the bone" at the then Prime Minister John Howard as a protest about his policies and programs. As of 2017, John Howard is still alive and has had no effects from the ceremony. This has not reduced the belief that "pointing the bone" does work; it is thought that one has to "believe" that pointing the bone works for it to be effective. Submitted by ClaudiaCat.

4. Did you know that there is a name for a compulsion to do aerobic dancing; which is it?

From Quiz Match the Manias

Answer: aerochoreomania

I wonder how aerochoreomania would manifest itself - you are at work or school and jump up and start doing aerobic exercise? Do you think Jennie Craig or Lucille Roberts might be afflicted? Seriously though, a mania is really nothing to laugh at; it is an illness involving an abnormally elevated mood state and can also include increased irritability, inappropriate elation, severe insomnia and poor judgment. 'Mania' comes from the Greek word for 'madness'. The incorrect choices are: apimania, an obsession with bees; ablutomania, a compulsion to wash or clean oneself; ailuromania, an intense love of cats.

5. To insure financial success in the coming year, Southerners often eat which two foods on January 1?

From Quiz Mama Always Told Me So

Answer: Collards and black eyed peas

The greens symbolize folded money and the peas relate to coins. The tradition of eating peas actually has its roots in Jewish history, possibly as a gesture of humility. (My family's New Year feast also includes ham hocks for good luck!)

6. What did my grandfather sprinkle on the roots of his apple trees at Christmas to ensure a good crop next year?

From Quiz Old English Customs

Answer: Cider

Have you ever seen a drunken worm? Neither have I, but I am sure there were plenty that went to sleep happy that night. Sprinkling cider (or tossing a bowl of cider) on a tree's roots has long been a common superstition to guarantee a good crop.

7. Numbers play an important role when talking about luck. Number 13 is considered bad luck for many, but which two numbers are good luck in Chinese and Japanese cultures?

From Quiz Stroke of Luck

Answer: 7 and 8

Chinese people very much value the number eight, as its pronunciation is similar to Chinese words for wealth and prosperity. As a matter of fact, the 2008 Beijing Olympics started on August 8, 2008 (08/08/08) at 8:08 PM. Coincidence? In Japanese mythology, the Seven Lucky Gods are the gods of good fortune.

8. Four leaf clovers are considered lucky and finding one is a treat. What are the odds of finding a four leaf clover?

From Quiz Four Leaf Clovers

Answer: 10,000 to one

The odds of finding a lucky four leaf clover are 10,000 to one. Finding a five leaf clover is even more lucky and much more unlikely. According to Carly Berry, the odds of finding a five leaf clover are a million to one.

9. Nostradamus predicted that the "blood of the just will be demanded of London...the ancient lady will fall from her high place and many of the same sect will be killed". This quote could refer to what 17th century disaster in England?

From Quiz The Evil Forebodings of Nostradamus

Answer: The Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London occurred in 1666. It lasted for three days, destroying much of central London. "The blood of the just" could refer to the millions of flea-infested rats that perished. Civilian death tolls could not be verified but it is acknowledged that only six people died.

10. According to the Greeks, tucking this into your glove will guarantee a sweet marriage.

From Quiz Once in a while...

Answer: A cube of sugar

A cube of sugar would also calm any angry horses the couple met during the day. Another Greek wedding tradition calls for guests to pin money on the couple. This ensures that they will never know hunger.

11. Many will have seen the picture of Cornwallis surrendering his sword to Washington at Yorktown, but we were not there. Actually, this event is a myth. Who received Cornwallis' sword?

From Quiz Folklore and Legends

Answer: Benjamin Lincoln

Cornwallis said he was sick, and had his second-in-command General O'Hara turn the sword over. First O'Hara tried to give it to the French, but they refused it and told him to give it to Washington. When Washington saw the second-in-command offering the sword, he had his second-in-command, Benjamin Lincoln, accept it in his place.

12. We'll start in southern Nottinghamshire. What village is the fabled and traditional place of fools, known for trying to fence in cuckoos, drown fishes in water, and grind wheat with wool wheels?

From Quiz British Creatures and Places in Legends, Part 2!

Answer: Gotham

The reputation of Gotham as a village of fools goes back to the early 16th-century and was recorded in several late-medieval books of folklore. The hills to the south of town were known as Cuckoo Hill. However, the men of Gotham are not alone: many cultures across the globe have similar towns of dunces, including the Yiddish town of Chelm, Boeo'tia in Ancient Greece, and Sabia in Germany. My wife has set up a permanent mailing address for me in pretty much every one of these.

13. An acorn kept on your window sill will supposedly keep your house safe from what?

From Quiz Old Wives Tales and Superstitions

Answer: Lightning

This originated in a Nordic legend where the god Thor took shelter from a storm under an oak tree. It's a superstition that has been around for a long time. Even today in some areas, the belief in this superstition can still be seen in the pull ring at the end of window blinds - which are designed to look like acorns.

14. I've found something to help me cope with my anxiety and phobias. Which citrusy sounding member of the mint family is helping to soothe my fears?

From Quiz Yours Truly Stinks!

Answer: Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is a member of the mint family. The leaves of the plant resemble mint leaves but when rubbed they produce a lemony scent, which give the plant its name. It is used commercially in cosmetic production. Historically, it has been used for soothing nerves but is also known for its antiviral properties and is often used to treat cold sores. Lamium, better known as 'deadnettle' is also a member of the mint family. Citron and tangelo are both citrus fruits.

15. "Well, a wiser fellow than myself once said, sometimes you eat the bear, and much obliged, sometimes the bear, well, he eats you". This line was quoted (and badly misquoted in the title of this quiz) in which Coen brothers movie?

From Quiz Sometimes You Eat the Bears!

Answer: The Big Lebowski

The line is spoken by The Stranger, who narrates the story. The Stranger has a strong western accent, and the word "bear" sounds more like "bar", which may or may not be linked to the frontiersman Daniel Boone, who is said to have carved the words "D. Boon Cilled a Bar on (this) tree in the year 1760". Team Quiz Question Author: Megrim

16. In 1970s Australia, a very memorable advertising campaign for the newest model Valiant was "Hey, Charger!", with kids everywhere saying it whenever they saw the car. There was also a hand signal that accompanied the chant- what was it?

From Quiz Cosmopolitan Beliefs, Customs and Gestures

Answer: A V-sign identical to Churchill's Victory sign

The Charger was a revolution in Aussie cars, and with its swept-up rear spoiler and very sleek lines, it was instantly recognizable even by non-car enthusiasts. Valiant was the Australian counterpart to the American Chrysler company. This excellent question is from our very own ozzz2002!

17. The famous "Brown lady of Raynham Hall" has apparently been sighted in Raynham hall several times over the past two centuries. Who was the person who took the now famous picture of the "Brown Lady of Raynham Hall" in 1936?

From Quiz Famous Haunted Places

Answer: Indra Shira

This famous photo was published in a British magazine called "Country Life" on the 26th December 1936, 7 days later than when the picture was actually taken. The "Brown Lady" is so called due to the brown brocade dress that she has often been seen wearing while wandering around Raynham Hall, which is located in Norfolk, England. George IV also had an encounter with the "Brown Lady" which lead him to flee this house, "I will not spend another hour in this accursed house, for tonight I have seen that which I hope to God I never see again". The "Brown Lady" is thought to be the ghost of Lady Dorothy Walpole who was the sister of the prime minister of England in 1722. Eventually when she married, her husband Lord Townshed is believed to have locked her in her room as he had received some knowledge about her having an affair with Lord Wharton.

18. What profession do leprechauns traditionally have (besides just being a leprechaun)?

From Quiz Superstition, Folklore & Myth from Ireland

Answer: Shoemaker

The most famous of the Irish little people, these cute creatures are handy cobblers and the other fairies put up with their many bad habits (smoking, drinking and bad language and many more unmentionable ones) due to obvious necessity. If a human manages to catch one they can demand that it hand over any stashes of treasure and it is duty bound to comply. They apparently like to hide some of that treasure in the form of a 'pot of gold' at the end of a rainbow and it is doubtful that they would be allowed a job in a bank. Although, in some instances the normal fairies expect them to guard all the accumulated fairy gold. They like their beer too much to spend all evening working in a pub and serving it to anyone else. Well... It has never been recorded of leprechauns giving 'cut and blow drys' or 'blue rinses'.

19. Which Scottish based play is considered unlucky and had much negative superstition attached to it?

From Quiz Myth, Superstitions, Lore

Answer: Macbeth

This theatrical classic is considered the unluckiest play in theatre. It is associated with so much bad luck that actors do not like to mention the title. They refer to it as 'The Scottish Play' or 'Mr. and Mrs. M' or 'That Play'. One explanation for this is, that often it would go hand-in-hand with the fact that the company was not having the best ticket sales throughout the season, and because of this the company would decide to show this popular play at the end of the season to boost flagging ticket sales. Even with this last ditch attempt, many theatrical companies still had made too much of a loss to survive. Therefore, the fear of "Macbeth" was generally the fear of bad business and of the entire staff losing their jobs. "MacTavish" is the subject of a Celtic based song which is another story. "Braveheart" is a movie about William Wallace which is also another story. "39 Steps" is a gripping Alfred Hitchcock thriller set in Scotland.

20. Where in the home must a pair of new shoes never be placed?

From Quiz Old Superstitions, Myths and Customs

Answer: On the table

Apparently, it is not a good idea to do this as it means bad luck for the remainder of the day! This comes from when a condemned prisoner, who was due to be hanged- the guards placed a pair of new shoes on the table for the prisoner to wear. On the correct feet would be better than the opposite, otherwise it could incur a few painful blisters or at the worst disfigurement! Sitting submerged in warm water and bubbles, with a floral bath hat, loofa and nice new pair of shiny loafers could be construed as rather strange behavior and a complete waste of money! In the boring, old, correct storage place that they are supposed to be kept in seems rather pointless to mention!

21. What is the Brownies' element?

From Quiz Scottish Faeries

Answer: Earth

Brownies are very benevolent faeries who give aid to deserving humans around the house. They always appear as male dwarf faeries with jet black eyes. Brownies hate lying, cheating and pretentiousness.

22. In December, 1733, Edward and Eliza Seward were shipwrecked. Luckily, they landed on Old Providence Island, because they found buried treasure there. Whose treasure did they find?

From Quiz Strange Twists of Luck

Answer: Sir Henry Morgan

The Sewards were shipwrecked on Old Providence Island which was uninhabited. Edward Seward was exploring the island when he found a cave. The cave had a slight fissure which he opened finding the huge treasure of Sir Henry Morgan. The treasure included gold chains, 200,000 gold doubloons, cases of gold leaf, and numerous other gold items.

23. OK, we will start with an easy one. If you spill salt it is considered bad luck. What do you do to turn the bad luck into good luck?

From Quiz Warding off bad luck

Answer: Throw a pinch of the spilled salt with your right hand over your left shoulder

I remember making a horrible mess on the floor by throwing too much salt over my left shoulder! I was reminded that it was a PINCH of salt not a bowl of salt.

24. Jimaninos resemble pudgy, winged children. They hail from Central America. What do these small Fae help the Goddess do?

From Quiz Faerie

Answer: Turn the Wheel of the Year

Jimaninos (Jimaninas for female Fae) shy away from people until El Dia de Muerte or the Day of the Dead. On this day they pull pranks on mortals, play in cemeteries and dance in the streets.

25. The earliest book of Magic during the Middle Ages was authored by Rabanus Maurus. What was this book called?

From Quiz Medieval Magic and Its Origins

Answer: De Magicus Artibus

Magic was a word derived from Magos - which is a Greek derivation of a Persian term. Magos is a Persian term for a priest. There were 3 primary tests derived in the Medieval era, which in large part derived from Isidore's "Etymologies".

26. The five elements associated with Feng Shui are what?

From Quiz Chinese Art of Feng Shui

Answer: wood, water, earth, fire, metal

These elements are the building blocks to all things, living or non-living.

27. Who was the first person affected by the "cover jinx"?

From Quiz Jinx Illustrated

Answer: Eddie Mathews

Milwaukee Braves power-hitter, Eddie Mathews was on a nine-game winning streak, when he was featured on the cover of the first issue of 'Sports Illustrated'. He lost the very next game, and a week later he suffered an injury that kept him out for seven games.

28. The discredited 'science' of phrenology explained behavior via the 'bumps' in one's head. Who is credited - if that is the word - with the development of this technique?

From Quiz Black Magic and the Supernatural

Answer: Franz Joseph Gall

At least he called some attention to the important function of the brain. As to the meaning of the "bumps", however, there's not much that modern science has to say in support of his theory.

29. Which color is used for psychic matters?

From Quiz The Colors of Magick

Answer: white

White is also used for dispelling evil spirits.

30. Marie Laveau also known as "The Great Voodoo _____ " - what?

From Quiz Marie Laveau & Voodoo

Answer: Queen

She was sometimes referred to as 'Pope of Voodoo'.

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