Description: Across all cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life. Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from Around the World explains how and why these legends and the associated behaviors behind them developed, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. In this definitive reference, you'll learn the fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions from around the world. For example, the belief that one will have seven years bad luck if you break a mirror is said to come from the Romans, who were the first to create glass mirrors. And in Japanese culture, cutting your nails at night is thought to lead to a quick death because the two phrases sound similar. You'll also find out why some superstitions vary from culture to culture. For instance, the "unlucky" number 13 is considered a bad omen in some countries, like the US, and "lucky" in other countries, like Italy-where the number 17 is considered unlucky. The information is organized by country, so you can easily investigate the popular superstitions linked to your own or other specific ethnic heritage or cultural identity. Satisfy your burning curiosity with this complete guide to superstitions, folklore, and myths.
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EAN: 9781577151913
UPC: 9781577151913
ISBN: 9781577151913
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Book Title: Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and
Item Length: 21.1 cm
Item Weight: 0.38 kg
Item Height: 210 mm
Item Width: 140 mm
Author: D.R. Mcelroy
Publication Name: Superstitions: a Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from Around the World: Volume 5
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Wellfleet Press,U.S.
Subject: Mythology
Publication Year: 2020
Type: Textbook
Number of Pages: 192 Pages