– A snake in a house, guards it.
– If a snake is killed, thrown in water and disappears, it is believed that there will be continuous rain and floods.
– When a wolf howls, the weather will be very cold, or there will be snow.
– If an owl hoots in front of a house, either a member of the house will or there will be a disaster in that house.
– When a cow gives birth, heavy things are not carried into the house, since it is believed that if heavy things are carried in, the cow will not have enough milk.
– When a cow gives birth, its first milk is not taken outside the house for fear the cow will lose its all milk. Coal is mixed with the first milk of animal.
– It is not good to milk an animal onto the soil, or the animal may fall ill.
– If a stranger walks among a herd on its way to the high plateaus, it is believed that the animals will not become pregnant that year.
– A black cat passing in front of a person and the hooting of an owl are both considered bad luck. A burning wooden stick has to be thrown at the owl.
– If a person comes across a rabbit on his path, he may have bad luck. He should turn around and walk back by the same road he came.
– The howling of a jackal is considered bad luck. The man who hears it must spit on the ground; otherwise he may face a disaster.
– When a jackal starts to howl, it is a sign of sunny weather. (According to another belief, it is a sign of rain)
– If a person steps on a cat by mistake before entering his wedding chamber, he will not succeed in his duties.
– If a snake is thrown into the fire alive, it will rain.
-If a crow comes near a house and caws, that house will receive news from abroad.
– It is good to see scorpions in one’s dreams.
– Sleeping in the same room as a cat is considered bad. The cat will steal the person’s soul and shortens his life.
– When a crow caws, snow is on the way.
– Dogs barking late at night, a cock crowing at an unexpected time and the bellowing of an ox in the night are all considered signs of bad things to come. (Such as an enemy attack, earthquake, catastrophe etc)
– If a dog looks at the sky and barks, it is a sign of blood.
– It is sin to kill a pigeon, dove, martin or stork.
– Lambs are not shown to foreigners unless they buy them.
– The flesh of hunted animals is not given to others. If it is given, coins have to be taken in return.
– Seeing a snake is considered good luck.
– Seeing a partridge is considered bad luck.
– When the cock crows, it will rain.
– If an owl lands on a house, it is believed that the house will have bad luck.
– A chicken crowing like a cock is a sign of bad luck. That chicken must be killed immediately.
– Cats never fall on their back because one was touched by Ali.
– The bones of a sacrificed animal may not be broken. – The blood and the bones of a sacrificed animal must be buried.