Cultural Traditions Glossary

noun a talisman or charm believed to protect against the evil eye

• Many cultures believe in the concept of the evil eye, where a malevolent look or stare can cause harm or misfortune.
• Some people think that wearing a protective amulet can ward off the evil eye.
• I heard she got fired after giving her boss the evil eye during the meeting.
• The team felt the evil eye of their competitors as they struggled to maintain their winning streak.

noun the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth

adjective relating to folklore or traditional beliefs

• The study of folklore provides insights into the cultural beliefs and practices of different societies.
• Have you heard the folklore about the haunted house down the road?
• That folklore about Bigfoot is just a bunch of baloney.
• The folklore surrounding the legendary hero has grown over the years, turning him into a larger-than-life figure.

noun a person who wears a mask or fantastic costume while merrymaking or taking part in a pantomime

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• The mummer troupe performed a traditional play at the cultural festival.
• I heard the mummers are putting on a show in the park this weekend.
• The mummer guys are always up for a good time at the party.
• He was like a mummer, putting on a different persona for each social situation.

noun a follower of the ancient Persian religion founded by Zoroaster

adjective relating to Zoroaster or Zoroastrianism

• The Zoroastrian religion originated in ancient Persia and is one of the world's oldest monotheistic faiths.
• I have a friend who practices the Zoroastrian faith and they celebrate Nowruz every year.
• Some people mistakenly think that Zoroastrians worship fire, but that's just a misunderstanding.
• The Zoroastrian concept of good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is a guiding principle for many people.