| Edition |
First edition |
| Description |
191 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-189). |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The natural order -- Numerology, charms & fortune -- Ceremonies & rituals -- On the home front -- Death & the spirit world -- Watch what you eat. |
| Summary |
"Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse of the evil eye. We all have a superstition or two. Unveil the origins of some of the most universal and little known superstitions that have influenced cultures around the world for centuries. Including beliefs that gained a foothold in African and European folklore, notions from ancient Greece, legends of the British Isles, and beyond, this is a captivating read for people of all ages and backgrounds."-- Amazon. |
| Subject |
Superstition.
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Superstition. (OCoLC)fst01139022
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| Added Title |
Black cats, yellow flowers, broken mirrors, cracked sidewalks, and more cultural behaviors, & myths explained |
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Black cats, yellow flowers, broken mirrors, cracked sidewalks, and more cultural behaviors, and myths explained |
| ISBN |
164643370X (hardcover) |
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9781646433704 (hardcover) |
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