rahvauskumustes
Rahvauskumused, or folk beliefs, are the traditional beliefs, practices and worldviews of the common people in Estonia. They cover a broad range of phenomena, including omens, superstitions, charms, taboos, and ritual acts that are passed down mainly through oral transmission. Unlike official religious doctrine, rahvauskumused are locally varied, practical, and often informal, reflecting everyday concerns such as weather, agriculture, health, and household safety.
Practices commonly relate to the calendar year, with seasonal rituals linked to sowing and harvest, weather
Historically, rahvauskumused have been collected by ethnographers and folklorists and preserved in songs, narratives, proverbs, and