A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions
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Author | : Philippa Waring |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : 0285633961 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780285633964 |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions by : Philippa Waring
Book excerpt: 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.