Omen
noun
A sign or signal that something, especially something bad, will happen in the future.
The black cat crossing the road was thought to be an omen of bad luck.
Often appears as...
- bad omen
- good omen
noun
A sign or signal that something, especially something bad, will happen in the future.
The black cat crossing the road was thought to be an omen of bad luck.
Often appears as...
- bad omen
- good omen
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Interpretations
The meaning of an omen can vary across different cultures; some see owls as bad omens, others as wise.
In many cultures, an owl is an omen of wisdom.
Pro Tip 2/3Good or Bad
Omens can be positive or negative; context reveals if something is a fortunate or grim forecast.
A shooting star is often considered a good omen.
Pro Tip 3/3Superstition Link
Omens are heavily linked to superstitions; some people take them seriously while others don't.
Knocking on wood is done to prevent a spoken omen from coming true.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Interpretations
The meaning of an omen can vary across different cultures; some see owls as bad omens, others as wise.
In many cultures, an owl is an omen of wisdom.
Pro Tip 2/3Good or Bad
Omens can be positive or negative; context reveals if something is a fortunate or grim forecast.
A shooting star is often considered a good omen.
Pro Tip 3/3Superstition Link
Omens are heavily linked to superstitions; some people take them seriously while others don't.
Knocking on wood is done to prevent a spoken omen from coming true.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Interpretations
The meaning of an omen can vary across different cultures; some see owls as bad omens, others as wise.
In many cultures, an owl is an omen of wisdom.
Pro Tip 2/3Good or Bad
Omens can be positive or negative; context reveals if something is a fortunate or grim forecast.
A shooting star is often considered a good omen.
Pro Tip 3/3Superstition Link
Omens are heavily linked to superstitions; some people take them seriously while others don't.
Knocking on wood is done to prevent a spoken omen from coming true.
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The Maya myth of the...
With the death of this good omen, the Sun, the food supply, and the people were buried within the earth, and the forces of chaos reigned. But out of the chaos rose a new order established by Hun Ajaw, one of the hero twins known to all for having vanquished the lords of the underworld.
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Could comets be the...
Appearing throughout historical records, these mysterious lights that came out of nowhere and disappeared after a short while were thought to be ill omens of war and famine, or the wrath of gods. But recent research has revealed that comets may be even more deeply connected
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A day in the life of an...
promised to the temple at birth. At puberty, she changed her name and gained her elevated naditu status in a ceremony where a priest examined the entrails of a sacrificed animal for omens. The naditu are an esteemed group drawn from Babylonia’s most affluent families.
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A day in the life of a...
This morning, the omens are troubling. They tell of war and strife, as they often have in recent months. A neighboring tribe, the Redones, have raided their village and stolen cattle in broad daylight twice this fall.
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Mysteries of vernacular:...
and then use these signs to interpret the will of the gods. From augur comes the verb inaugurare, to see omens from the flight of birds, and, then later, to consecrate or act when such omens are favorable.
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Digging up Paperwork PIPE...
papers walk around a city barefoot I guarantee you you got to be able to identify yourselves that's my Oberst etiquette look at my little footprint I always thought that was some kind of omen destiny
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Naif Al-Mutawa:...
when the spider descends from above and gives him his message through a bite. Bruce Wayne is in his bedroom when a big bat flies over his head, and he sees it as an omen to become Batman.
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Seeking justice for the...
MidAmerican inside to get my sorry little mini godnana Esperanto feminism idea what do you want sound like a mess at comedy circuit a donkey Japanese was attacked by a moose a bad omen a
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Encouraging A New-Born...
because of their quirky looks an elusive nocturnal lifestyle aye eyes have become part of madagascar folklore they're feared and persecuted as the bringers of bad omens
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Meet This Family of...
Like many of the gorillas, she lost her foot to a snare and survived against the odds. This baby is a good omen.
Video examples
The Maya myth of the...
With the death of this good omen, the Sun, the food supply, and the people were buried within the earth, and the forces of chaos reigned. But out of the chaos rose a new order established by Hun Ajaw, one of the hero twins known to all for having vanquished the lords of the underworld.
Video examples
Could comets be the...
Appearing throughout historical records, these mysterious lights that came out of nowhere and disappeared after a short while were thought to be ill omens of war and famine, or the wrath of gods. But recent research has revealed that comets may be even more deeply connected
Video examples
A day in the life of an...
promised to the temple at birth. At puberty, she changed her name and gained her elevated naditu status in a ceremony where a priest examined the entrails of a sacrificed animal for omens. The naditu are an esteemed group drawn from Babylonia’s most affluent families.
Video examples
A day in the life of a...
This morning, the omens are troubling. They tell of war and strife, as they often have in recent months. A neighboring tribe, the Redones, have raided their village and stolen cattle in broad daylight twice this fall.
Video examples
Mysteries of vernacular:...
and then use these signs to interpret the will of the gods. From augur comes the verb inaugurare, to see omens from the flight of birds, and, then later, to consecrate or act when such omens are favorable.
Video examples
Digging up Paperwork PIPE...
papers walk around a city barefoot I guarantee you you got to be able to identify yourselves that's my Oberst etiquette look at my little footprint I always thought that was some kind of omen destiny
Video examples
Naif Al-Mutawa:...
when the spider descends from above and gives him his message through a bite. Bruce Wayne is in his bedroom when a big bat flies over his head, and he sees it as an omen to become Batman.
Video examples
Seeking justice for the...
MidAmerican inside to get my sorry little mini godnana Esperanto feminism idea what do you want sound like a mess at comedy circuit a donkey Japanese was attacked by a moose a bad omen a
Video examples
Encouraging A New-Born...
because of their quirky looks an elusive nocturnal lifestyle aye eyes have become part of madagascar folklore they're feared and persecuted as the bringers of bad omens
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Meet This Family of...
Like many of the gorillas, she lost her foot to a snare and survived against the odds. This baby is a good omen.
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April Gornik
American Artist
I've dreamed landscapes for years, and my dreams play an enormous role in my work. In fact, when I first started doing landscapes I felt insecure about painting in this style, and the dreams were like positive omens for me, and I've done a few paintings that were exact replicas of images that came to me in dreams.
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Jenna Wortham
American Journalist
The ancients often believed a celestial event like an eclipse to be a bad omen, that the sun or the moon vanishing from the sky was a harbinger of disaster, a sign of devastation or destruction to come.
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Jerry Saltz
American Critic
The New York art world readily proves people wrong. Just when folks say that things stink and flibbertigibbet critics wish the worst on us all because we're not pure enough, good omens appear.
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Shiloh Walker
American Author
I definitely believe there is more than what can be seen. I don't know if it's anything that you'd consider omens or signs, but yes... I believe in something more.
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Edward Irving
Scottish Clergyman
I perceive two things in Scotland of the most fearful omen: ignorance of theological truth, and a readiness to pride themselves in and boast of it.
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Sun Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.
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Homer
Greek Poet
Without a sign, his sword the brave man draws, and asks no omen, but his country's cause.
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Glen Duncan
British Author
I used to believe in signs, omens, patterns, secret purpose, synchronicities.
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Nate Silver
American Writer
Caesar recognized the omens, but he didn't believe they applied to him.
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Alexander Ovechkin
Russian Athlete
When someone asks to sign on the money I always refuse. Bad omen.
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April Gornik
American Artist
I've dreamed landscapes for years, and my dreams play an enormous role in my work. In fact, when I first started doing landscapes I felt insecure about painting in this style, and the dreams were like positive omens for me, and I've done a few paintings that were exact replicas of images that came to me in dreams.
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Jenna Wortham
American Journalist
The ancients often believed a celestial event like an eclipse to be a bad omen, that the sun or the moon vanishing from the sky was a harbinger of disaster, a sign of devastation or destruction to come.
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Jerry Saltz
American Critic
The New York art world readily proves people wrong. Just when folks say that things stink and flibbertigibbet critics wish the worst on us all because we're not pure enough, good omens appear.
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Shiloh Walker
American Author
I definitely believe there is more than what can be seen. I don't know if it's anything that you'd consider omens or signs, but yes... I believe in something more.
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Edward Irving
Scottish Clergyman
I perceive two things in Scotland of the most fearful omen: ignorance of theological truth, and a readiness to pride themselves in and boast of it.
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Sun Tzu
Chinese Philosopher
Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.
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Homer
Greek Poet
Without a sign, his sword the brave man draws, and asks no omen, but his country's cause.
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Glen Duncan
British Author
I used to believe in signs, omens, patterns, secret purpose, synchronicities.
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Nate Silver
American Writer
Caesar recognized the omens, but he didn't believe they applied to him.
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Alexander Ovechkin
Russian Athlete
When someone asks to sign on the money I always refuse. Bad omen.
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