Plural of superstition; beliefs that certain actions, objects, or events have magical powers or can cause good or bad luck, even though there's no scientific reason.
From Latin 'superstitio,' possibly from 'superstare' (to stand over) or 'superstes' (survivor), referring to surviving remnants of old religions. The concept evolved to mean irrational beliefs.
Superstitions are ancient—humans have held them across every culture because our brains are wired to find patterns and meaning, especially when we're uncertain or afraid, so they're more about psychology than magic!
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