The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors and Myths Explained

Shelby El Otmani

Book cover for The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors and Myths Explained
Book cover for The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors and Myths Explained

The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors and Myths Explained

The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors and Myths Explained

Shelby El Otmani

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Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world's supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions.

Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse of the evil eye. We all have a superstition or two. Unveil the origins of some of the most universal and little known superstitions that have influenced cultures around the world for centuries. Including beliefs that gained a foothold in African and European folklore, notions from ancient Greece, legends of the British Isles, and beyond, this is a captivating read for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Inside you'll find:

  • Legends and cultural behaviors organized by region, so you can discover how cultural identity has impacted these beliefs over the years
  • Beautiful illustrations of these fascinating concepts
  • An analysis of how superstitions vary from country to country

Discover why superstitions have bewitched us for centuries with The Book of Superstitions. Fingers crossed you'll love this book!

Publishing Information

Publisher: Cider Mill Press
Pub date: 2023-03-28
Length: 192 pages

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