[B]Man is afraid of the unknown. In an attempt to explain the unknown, primordial mandeveloped various kinds of superstitions. The sound of thunder, for example, was thought tobe the roar of battle and war between horrendous gods in heavens; lightning was supposedlythe sparks from the weapons; and rain was thought to be the tears of the gods. In hisignorance, pristine man thought that the whimsical gods used natural calamities such asstorms, earthquakes, and hurricanes to take their spite out on the dwellers of the earth.Accordingly, priests played an important role in primitive societies by praying to thewrathful gods and begging them to refrain from plaguing man with such catastrophes.   In addition to the intercession of the priests, prehistorical man had many good luckcharms designed to protect him from evil. These charms also served the purpose of givinghim valor when confronted with hazard or a when engaged in battle. Many of the AmericanIndians, for example, made a practice of hanging the scalps of their conquered foes on a beltwhich they wore around their waists. These scalps were considered to be good luck charmswhich made the wearers exempt from physical danger. Many animals were also regarded bythe Indians as symbols of good fortune. Some animals, such as the white buffalo, were evenidolized because they were thought to be sacred. It is probably true to say that in ancientcivilizations, superstition took the place of religion.   Even today many superstitions persist in the life of modern men. Many people, forexample, believe that a black cat is a sign of evil and mishap. Superstitions about death canbe found in abundance. In America, some superstitious people believe that an impending death is heralded by a wild bird flying into the house through an open window. Other peoplebelieve that an empty rocking chair moving in the wind means someone in the family willdie soon. Most people, however, do not place any real credence in such superstitions. Theymerely consider them interesting examples of old wives’ tales.   Just as some people still believe in symbols of death and misfortune, so others believein the powers of good luck charms. In America the four-leaf clover is considered by many tobe an auspice of happiness and prosperity. Some people carry a small rabbit foot on a chainas a good-luck charm. One popular form of superstitious entertainment is a visit to a fortuneteller. Most people don't believe in fortune-telling. But they find the prophecy andadmonitions of the fortune teller interesting and amusing. Most fortune tellers try catering totheir customers by telling them about good things that will happen. In this way, they cangarner more money into their pocket.
49.According to the article, which of the following is not considered a luck charm?
(A) A rabbit foot.
(B) A black cat.
(C) A four-leaf clover.
(D) A scalp.