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Chargement... Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions (1995)par David Pickering
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. 3/15/22 Interesting stuff. I think it'd be more interesting if there were more dates, such as when certain superstitions were in their prime and that sort of thing. It often makes it sound like a lot of the superstitions are followed religiously by everyone in an entire country all the time, and I know for a fact that can't be true. There were also certain superstitions that could've been detailed a little more, I feel like. But who knew so many things could be used to see a vision of your future lover. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
People around the world and throughout history have always held arcane beliefs to try to gain understanding and control over a mysterious world. This entertaining and educational reference describes why actors shout "break a leg" to each other for good luck, and consider any word of encouragement before a performance to be a curse. The entry on baseball players explains why they never mention a no-hitter while it's in progress, and why they carefully place their gloves in the field for good luck. Other sections describe customs involving hundreds of animals and birds, rocks and plants, foods and occupations, sleeping and sexual activities, all believed to possess the power to bring doom or fortune. Besides the many entries about superstitions, taboos, and fears, there are sections on traditional rhymes and chants, as well as the uses of potions and rituals that are employed to avoid harm and master the future. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)398.4103Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Folklore Paranatural and legendary phenomena as subjects of folklore Folk beliefsClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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