The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors and Myths Explained
Autor Shelby El Otmanien Limba Engleză Hardback – 27 mar 2023
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.
Inside you'll find:
- Legends and cultural behaviors organized by region, so you can discover how cultural identity has impacted these beliefs over the years
- Beautiful illustrations of these fascinating concepts
- An analysis of how superstitions vary from country to country
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781646433704
ISBN-10: 164643370X
Pagini: 192
Dimensiuni: 119 x 185 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Cider Mill Press
Colecția Cider Mill Press
Locul publicării:Nashville, United States
ISBN-10: 164643370X
Pagini: 192
Dimensiuni: 119 x 185 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Cider Mill Press
Colecția Cider Mill Press
Locul publicării:Nashville, United States
Descriere
Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world's supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions.
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.
Inside you'll find:
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.
Inside you'll find:
- Legends and cultural behaviors organized by region, so you can discover how cultural identity has impacted these beliefs over the years
- Beautiful illustrations of these fascinating concepts
- An analysis of how superstitions vary from country to country