000			02723nam a22002417a 4500
003			NULRC
005			20250613094103.0
008			250613b ph ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
020			_a9780760366295
040			_cNULRC
100			_aMcElroy, D. R. _eauthor
245			_aSuperstitions : _bA Handbook of folklore, myths, and legends from around the world / _cD. R. McElroy
260			_a[Place of Publication not identified] : _bBook Sales, Incorporated, _c2020.
300			_a142 pages.
365			_bUSD25.50
490			_aMystical Handbook Series
505			_aIntroduction -- Africa -- The Middle East -- Asia -- The Americas -- Europe -- Australia and Oceania -- About the Author -- Acknowledgments -- Photo Credits -- Index.
520			_aAcross 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. The Mystical Handbook series 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. Other titles in the series include: Witchcraft, Love Spells, Moon Magic, Knot Magic, and House Magic.
650			_aSUPERSTITION
650			_2FOLKLORE
856			_uhttps://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nulib-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6206950
942			_2lcc _cEL _n0
999			_c22616 _d22616