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What is a superstition that sailors have about the albatross?
Sailors often consider the albatross a symbol of good luck. This superstition stems from the bird's ability to travel long distances and its association with favorable winds. However, killing an albatross is thought to bring bad luck, a belief famously illustrated in Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," where the act leads to dire consequences for the sailor. Thus, the albatross is both revered and feared in maritime lore.
Why do the sailors think the albatross follows the ship?
Because the mariner had shot the bird, they thought he had brought bad luck upon them. As punishment he had to wear the dead bird around his neck, a symbol of his guilt.
What are myths and legends about an albatross?
Well, sailors often saw an albatross as an ill omen. They were thought to represent a coming storm and killing one was supposed to bring bad luck. Despite of this it was common for sailors to kill and feed on them during long trecks at sea. In an epic poem written by Coleridge a sailor kills an albatross and is punished by having an albatross hanging on his neck. One of the more popular myths is that an albatross was a manifestation of the soul of a drowned sailor.
Why did the mariner wear the albatross around his neck?
the ancient mariner was an impulsive man. It was an arbitrary act. May be due to boredom or the thought driven action resulted in the shooting of the albatross.
What sea bird is thought to give bad luck if killed?
The albatross
Is it true that sailors thought dogongs mermaids?
yes, they did
What are the ratings and certificates for Killing Thought - 2003?
Killing Thought - 2003 is rated/received certificates of: Italy:T
Hamlet thought he was killing who?
When he killed Polonius he thought he was killing Claudius. Everyone else he killed, he killed on purpose.
What did Ajax kill when he thought he thought he was killing the chieftains?
Sheep.
What actors and actresses appeared in Killing Thought - 2003?
The cast of Killing Thought - 2003 includes: Sarah Magni Olivier Vangensten
When Hamlet killed Polonius who did he think he was actually killing?
He thought he was killing Claudius.
What is first degree murder?
Killing someone you meant to kill. A killing which was thought out and was considered/thought out before hand. Also there is usually malice.
