Brazilian folklore includes many stories, legends, dances, superstitions and religious rituals. Mandrakes are involved in many myths and superstitions. There are different famous superstitions involving fairy lore. Weapons are linked to several superstitions and cultural beliefs in the Indian subcontinent. Issues of witchcraft mainly remain as speculations based on superstitions within families. The bird is associated with many superstitions and beliefs. He opposed ignorance, superstitions and evil customs prevalent in Indian Muslim society. Many cultures have negative superstitions about cats. The game was embedded in ritual practices which Father Paiva regarded as heathen superstitions. The category "superstitions" includes trials related to witchcraft. People thought health was directly related to many superstitions and legends. Zardari is said to have a belief in occult and superstitions. Russia lacks some of the superstitions Westerners find commonplace. The demons summoned into the church come from the Slavic superstitions of "midnight dead". The Qing government code included a prohibition of "Wizards, Witches, and all Superstitions".