Growing up on the streets of Accra as a kid, I acquired a long list of superstitious beliefs that I had to adhere to every day as if my life depended on it.
As I grow away from Ghana, I started to feel indifferent about most of them. Thinking that I believed and still do in some of them makes me want to giggle.
Fortunately, I am not alone. So without boring y’all, let’s look at 10 funny superstitious beliefs every Ghanaian has heard, collated by kind courtesy of OccupyGh.com:
- A Black Cat:
Seeing or being crossed by a black cat is a worldwide superstition. Even in the States, it is believed to be bad luck. The same applies in Ghana. Whether we still believe in it or not, it is number 1 on this list.
- Crossing legs:
It is said that if you cross over a pregnant woman’s legs, you will give birth to a child that looks like the person. Another version is that you shouldn’t let anyone cross over your legs, if not you will give birth to a child with one arm or leg.
- Seeing ghosts:
The common warning is not to bend over to peer through between your legs, especially in crowded places like markets. One is bound to see ghosts and witches that way.
- Spitting:
If you have a sore throat, it is probably because you spit on the floor and someone stepped on it.
- Eating in the Dark:
This is forbidden. It is believed that if you eat in the dark, you could be giving room to the dead to eat with you and this could lead to your death or grave ailments.
- Eating from the ground:
It is believed that when your food falls to the ground, you should not pick it as the devil has eaten it.
- Whistling at night:
Whistling at night is believed to attract evil spirits and snakes.
- Answering a call:
If you hear your name and answer to it without seeing the person that called, you have just answered a ghost’s call.
- Sleeping face-up:
It is believed that sleeping face-up is the best position for spirits to have access to your body and soul.
- Sneezing:
It is believed that a sneeze means someone is calling your name somewhere.
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Source: OccupyGh.com
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