Turkey is a country full of many traditions, its superstitions not being far behind. The superstitions are believed to be based on myths, legends, fables, traditions, and stories. The exact origins remain unknown, as most of it was passed down orally through folk-tales.
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Fethiye, Bodrum and Marmaris have all been listed in the top 10 safest places to travel in Turkey, and the local authorities prioritise the safety and wellbeing of tourists, as tourism is obviously an essential industry along this stunning part of the coast.
Family, respect, hospitality, and social relationships are among the most important values in Turkish culture. Maintaining close family ties and respecting older people are especially significant.
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Smoking: Common outdoors, but strictly forbidden in indoor public spaces.
In Turkish culture, superstitions exist for numerous reasons. They are a form of grounding fear and discipline. Superstitions also are believed in so that people may have a reason to feel protected. Like many beliefs, they are also put into place to explain a higher power and are believed to increase one's favor.
What do Turks say before eating? Turks typically say afiyet olsun (enjoy your meal), used both before and after eating to wish someone a pleasant meal. Diners often follow up with ellerine sağlık (health to your hands) to thank whoever cooked.
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Black cat
If people in Turkey see a black cat, they immediately need to hold something black. Otherwise it's thought to bring bad luck.
Broken mirror
Like in other cultures, there is a belief that breaking a mirror brings bad luck and seven years of unhappiness.
Chewing gum
According to Turkish legend, gum should not be chewed at night because it is believed that the person is chewing the flesh of the dead. According to the legend, gum chewed after dark transforms into the flesh of dead people.
Evil eye
The amulet called nazar is supposed to protect against the "evil eye", a superstition shared among several cultures. The energy is believed to arrive from any positive or negative energy directed towards someone. The effects can go as far are certain symptoms of illnesses, any sort of negative conflict, and even going to the extent of dying. As a form of preventing these affects, it is believed that wearing the evil eye will grant protection to the wearer.
Knocking on wood
"Knocking on wood" is thought to ward off all evil energies. The ritual is completed when a person is talking about something positive that has happened in their life. The ritual is to pinch your right ear lobe and knock on wood twice, while saying mashallah. It is believed that this stops Satan from becoming aware of your good fortune.
Lead pouring
There is an old tradition of molybdomancy called "kurşun dökme" in Turkish (literally, "lead casting", "lead pouring") which is supposed to help with various spiritual problems, e.g. to combat the effects of the evil eye or to predict future. The rituals vary, but they involve pouring molten lead into water. This tradition is known in other cultures around the world. Researchers from Ankara University performed a study of the effects of this tradition on the health of women. They reported risks of antimony poisoning and lead poisoning.
Repeating statement
Turkish people believe that repeating something forty times can make the desired event happen.
Right hand and left hand
People in Turkey also believe that itching of the right hand means unexpected money inflow in the close future. Likewise, itching of the left hand means a possible loss of money.
Slippers
Inside a house, if slippers are upside down, it means that somebody will die at home.
Spilling salt
is considered unlucky in Turkey, just as in many other countries. Some locals immediately throw a pinch of the spilled salt over their left shoulder to ward off evil spirits.
Lucky Signs in Daily Life
Turks also pay attention to positive signs, such as:
- Horseshoes above doors for luck
- Seeing a ladybug being good luck
- Finding a four-leaf clover
Turkish has a rich variety of expressions for different shades of affection. For partners, you'll hear “sevgilim” (my darling) or “aşkım” (my love).
In a study done for this purpose, it was found that the average height of Turkish women is 161cm. The body shape distribution of Turkish women participating in the study was designated as 37% hourglass, 31% triangle, 19% rectangle, and 13% inverted triangle.
– “Gözlerin çok güzel.” – Your eyes are very beautiful. – “Gülüşün beni büyülüyor.” – Your smile captivates me. – “Seninle konuşmak çok hoş.” – Talking with you is very pleasant. – “Tarzın gerçekten çok çekici.” – Your style is really attractive.
See also:
- Turkish superstitions – truth or fiction? Inside Out In Istanbul
- What are the biggest cultural taboos in Turkey?
- How superstitions are formed in Türkiye
- Who is the most famous Turkish actor and actress?
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