Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh  In the mysterious realm of Turkish legends, a peculiar superstition looms—chewing gum after nightfall transforms it into the flesh of the dead. This eerie belief has woven itself into the fabric of Turkish culture, cautioning people against indulging in this seemingly innocent habit when darkness descends. The exact origin of this morbid superstition remains elusive, veiled in the enigmatic folds of folklore. While the precise genesis remains uncertain, the prevailing cautionary advice echoes through generations, as people opt to avoid tempting the supernatural forces that allegedly lurk in the night. Chewing gum, typically associated with leisure and enjoyment, takes on an ominous twist in the realm of Turkish superstition. The transformation from a mundane treat to the flesh of the departed adds an unsettling layer to an everyday activity. Read Akso:  **The Cultural Legacy of Ekpe and Nsibidi: Unraveling Igbo Socio-Political Traditions 🌍🎨** As t...

By Jude Obuseh Amidst the picturesque landscapes surrounding the village of Sagada in the Philippines lies a sight that many from Western cultures might find deeply unsettling. Rather than burying their deceased in the ground or housing them within stone mausoleums, the locals of Sagada have an entirely different and, to some, eerie tradition – they hang their departed loved ones in coffins along the cliffsides, one above the other. For outsiders, this practice can be a source of horror and discomfort. The sight of weathered coffins, tied together with ropes or secured by nails, perched precariously along the cliffs evokes feelings of unease. The idea of walking beneath these suspended coffins can be unsettling for those still grappling with their own mortality, and the thought of a coffin falling is, for some, a potential source of jump scares. However, it's vital to understand the cultural significance of these hanging coffins. In Sagada, they serve a sacred purpose f...

By Jude Obuseh Deep within the heart of Ethiopia's Omo Valley, the Bodi tribe proudly upholds their age-old traditions, one of which is both unique and captivating – the "Ka'el" competition. In this blog post, we embark on a journey into the cultural heritage of the Bodi people and their extraordinary practice of celebrating weight gain. 🍖💪 The Bodi tribe, an indigenous community residing in the Ethiopian wilderness, cherish their customs and way of life. Among their various rituals, the "Ka'el" competition stands as a symbol of their distinct cultural identity. "Ka'el" is unlike any competition you've encountered. It revolves around a unique objective – the deliberate and determined gain of weight. Men from the tribe actively participate in this competition, committing themselves to a specific period, which traditionally spans six months. To an outsider, the primary objective of the "Ka'el" competition may a...