The Lime and Cowry Ritual Some People Use as a Travel Warning
I was told of a traditional belief that some people use to warn themselves before travelling. It involves limes and a cowry, with the belief that seeing a cowry later can signal danger or an impending accident. The process described is to squeeze seedless limes into a bowl, place a cowry in the liquid and leave it for seven days. If the cowry is believed to have disappeared, the lime juice is consumed. This is a cultural belief, not a proven road-safety method. Drivers and passengers should still rely on safe driving, roadworthy vehicles, seat belts, rest, and obedience to traffic rules to prevent accidents.
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