Author: Philippa WaringPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Omens
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Dictionary of Omens & Superstitions
Author: Philippa WaringPublisher: Book Sales
ISBN: 9781850510093
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Lists omens and superstitions from all over the world, tracing their probable origins, and suggests ways of exploiting good luck and avoiding bad
The Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions
Author: Philippa WaringA Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions
Author: Philippa WaringPublisher:
ISBN: 9780285633964
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Originally published in 1978, this dictionary traces the probable origins of superstitions from all over the world, discussing the symbolic context in which they still survive and suggesting how they can help exploit good luck and avoid the bad.
A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9780417040608
Category : Superstition
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
A Dictionary of Superstitions
Author: Iona OpiePublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192829160
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
This is an account of the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. The entries, arranged alphabetically by key word, cover every aspect of life and include spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms and omens.
Encyclopedia of Signs, Omens and Superstitions
Author: ZolarPublisher:
ISBN: 9780285633537
Category : Occultism
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Signs, Omens and Superstitions
Author: Milton GoldsmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Omens
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A Brief Dictionary of American Superstitions
Author: Vergilius FermPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
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Encyclopedia of Superstitions
Author: Edwin RadfordPublisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150405508X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 787
Book Description
“For the expert investigation of the human will to believe, we recommend The Encyclopedia of Superstitions.”—The New York Times Why is it said that breaking a mirror or walking under ladders will bring bad luck and misfortunate? Ever wonder why so many people throw salt over their shoulders after spilling it, or wish on shooting stars? The Encyclopedia of Superstitions holds the answers to these questions and more. This classic and captivating reference book catalogs the origins of hundreds of superstitious beliefs and includes a rich history of charms, spells, folklore, and rural remedies drawn from cultures around the world used to commemorate births, marriages, deaths, to ward off evil, or invite good fortune. Edwin and Mona A. Radford uncover why catching a falling leaf in autumn is believed to stave off colds all winter and explain the traditional Norse mythological roots of kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas. They explore the myriad of beliefs surrounding the moon or what spotting a rainbow portends and why. This thought-provoking collection provides a wealth of entertaining entries—stories that have the power to thrill, intrigue, and perhaps send a chill down the spine of even the most skeptical of readers.
Signs, Omens and Superstitions
Author: Astra CieloPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528763017
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.