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Superstitions - (Mystical Handbook) by D R McElroy (Hardcover)

Superstitions - (Mystical Handbook) by  D R McElroy (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><i>Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World​ </i>is your definitive reference to the history of superstitions, traditions, myths, and folklore from around the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Across all cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life. <i>Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World​</i> explains how and why these legends and the associated behaviors behind them developed, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.</b> <p/> In this definitive reference, you'll learn the <b>fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions </b>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. <p/> You'll also find out <b>why some superstitions vary from culture to culture</b>. 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 <b>organized by country</b>, so you can easily investigate the popular superstitions linked to your own or other specific ethnic heritage or cultural identity. <p/> Satisfy your burning curiosity with this complete guide to superstitions, folklore, and myths. <p/> The <b>Mystical Handbook series</b> from Wellfleet takes you on a magical journey through the wonderful world of spellcraft and spellcasting. Explore a new practice with each volume and learn how to incorporate spells, rituals, blessings, and cleansings into your daily routine. These portable companions feature beautiful foil-detail covers and color-saturated interiors on a premium paper blend. <p/> Other titles in the series include: <i>Witchcraft</i>, <i>Love Spells</i>, <i>Moon Magic</i>, <i>Knot Magic</i>, and <i>House Magic</i>. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>D.R. McElroy </b>has a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and a Master of Science in Environmental Resources. She is the co-author of <i>Celestial Watercolor </i>and has been a professional editor and writer for ten years. She lives in Michigan.</p>

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