Something forbidden by religion or culture. They may be written or unwritten and their enforcement varies. One of the commandments of Judaism makes murder a taboo. The eating of shrimp is also a Taboo among orthodox Jews. In some Wiccan traditions, the killing of fertile female animals is a taboo, as is the “outing” of another person as a Wiccan without that person’s permission.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...