The Power of Superstition

December 8, 2005
Host: Armand DiMele

Why do so many people skip the 13th floor? Armand DiMele traces the hidden origins of common superstitions, from the Last Supper to Roman gazing pools, and argues that superstitions often serve those in power by shaping behavior. Callers share family traditions spanning the West Indies, Ireland, and Santeria.

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