* Boo Radley is a monster: The children believe Boo is a terrifying, deformed creature who eats cats, bites people, and peeks in windows. They imagine him as a wild, feral man who lives in darkness and is capable of great harm.
* Boo is a ghost: Some children believe Boo is actually dead and his ghost haunts the house. This adds to the mystique and fear surrounding the house.
* Boo is dangerous: The children are constantly warned about Boo's dangers. They are told to stay away from his house and not even to look at it. Their fears are amplified by the stories their parents tell them.
* The Radleys curse: The children believe that anyone who gets too close to the Radley house or interacts with Boo will be cursed. This adds to the sense of the house being a forbidden zone.
These superstitions and rumors are fueled by the children's lack of information about the Radleys and their natural tendency to be afraid of the unknown. The children's fear and fascination with Boo Radley is a major theme in the novel, representing their innocence and the dangers of prejudice and misinformation.
The rumors and superstitions surrounding the Radley house are not only limited to the children. Even adults in the town hold their own beliefs about Boo and the Radleys.
The children's fears and superstitions about Boo Radley are slowly dispelled as they learn more about him, culminating in their realization that Boo is not a monster, but a victim of circumstance and prejudice. This understanding leads to their acceptance of him as a human being, just like themselves.