survival vs waypost

survival

noun
  • A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten. 

  • The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life. 

  • The avoidance of relegation or demotion to a lower league or division. 

  • Of, relating to or aiding survival. 

waypost

noun
  • Something that guides or marks the way along a figurative journey; a temporary stopping point. 

  • A sign or other marker that indicates the way along a road or trail. 

How often have the words survival and waypost occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )