hiedelem
Hiedelem is a Hungarian term meaning superstition. It refers to beliefs and practices that claim to influence events through supernatural forces but lack empirical evidence. The concept spans omens, charms, taboos, and ritual actions intended to avert misfortune or attract good luck, and it is used in folklore and cultural studies to describe traditional folk beliefs outside formal religion or science.
Characteristics include causal attributions that link unrelated events, reliance on ritualized behavior, and the use of
Historical and cultural context: hiedelem often arises in societies with high uncertainty or limited access to
Scholarly study and critique: Anthropologists, folklorists, and psychologists examine hiedelem as a cultural phenomenon shaped by
Contemporary relevance: In modern life, elements of hiedelem appear in everyday speech, media, sports rituals, and