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Samhain Countdown: Superstitions

By , About.com GuideOctober 23, 2012

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Do owls eat the souls of the dead?
Do owls eat the souls of the dead?
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In the Northern Hemisphere, we are gearing up for the Samhain season. In addition to all the magic we can conjure up at Samhain, there are a number of legends and bits of folklore associated with this holiday. Did you know that ringing a bell was believed to keep away the evil spirits, or that owls flew down on Samhain night to eat the souls of the dead? Have you heard the one about animal bones keeping the ghosties out of your house? Check out some of these fun facts at: Samhain Superstitions

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