Myths beliefs and superstitions in Maldives Society

Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 05:34:17
Category: / Literature
Length: 4 pages (1134 words)
Human beings are superstitious. We all believe in certain things that do no have logical explanations. This is especially true in this multi-racial country of ours. Each community has its own pet beliefs. However there are certain beliefs. So this study will seek about some of the myths, beliefs and superstition in Maldives Society. Maldives has its own set of folklore both real and fantasy. Folklore started with the defining characteristics of the island life; …
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…that draw fuel from supernatural forces. Myths, beliefs and superstition just cannot be explained with existing scientific explanations. It depends on what you believe and what you want to believe. Fantastic things may materialize if you wish or expect it to happen. REFERENCE: Hussain.A. (1991) Mysticism in the Maldives. Repof Maldives. Novelty printers and publishers. Ibrahim.M. (1993)Fahthoora158 Maloney.C. (1980) people of the Maldives Islands.Newdelhi. Rasheed.K. (20/11/1998) Haveeru news daily. Maldives.Haveeru news services
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