Encyclopedia of Superstitions

Encyclopedia of Superstitions
Author: Edwin Radford
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 787
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 150405508X

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“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.


Encyclopedia of Superstitions
Language: en
Pages: 787
Authors: Edwin Radford
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-06-19 - Publisher: Open Road Media

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“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 breaki
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Language: en
Pages: 337
Authors: Richard Webster
Categories: Body, Mind & Spirit
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-09-08 - Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

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The encyclopedia of superstitions
Language: en
Pages: 310
Authors: Octopus Publishing Group
Categories: Superstition
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008 - Publisher: Bounty Books

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Superstitions
Language: en
Pages: 516
Authors: Diagram Group
Categories: Body, Mind & Spirit
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008 - Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

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Explains the meanings of thousands of signs, omens, spells, charms, cures, rituals, and taboos; arranged alphabetically by topic.
A Dictionary of Superstitions
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Iona Archibald Opie
Categories: Folklore
Type: BOOK - Published: 2005 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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