
Omen
Cultural 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.
Good 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.
Superstition 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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