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Superstitions
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Author : Max Cryer
language : en
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Release Date : 2016-05-01
Superstitions written by Max Cryer and has been published by Exisle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-01 with Reference categories.
Some people casually say ‘touch wood’ when they speak of something they hope will happen. Others won’t allow peacock feathers into the house. And almost anyone who finds a four-leafed clover will treasure it and keep it. Why? Some superstitions are so ancient and have been practised for so long that they have come to be regarded as just harmless and widely observed ‘customs’, without people realising they are basically superstitions. For instance, many people wouldn’t bother tossing spilled salt over their left shoulder or avoid walking under a ladder. But they happily continue to wear a wedding ring and blow out candles on a birthday cake. They don’t know why — ‘it’s just a custom’. But both are actually superstitions. In a book full of surprises and revelations, Max Cryer explains the origins of many of the things we commonly say and observe and why we continue to include them in our lives: kissing under the mistletoe, the unlucky number thirteen, the significance of the bridal bouquet, saying ‘bless you’ after sneezing, the hanging of a horseshoe, ‘the Scottish play’, the danger in opals, the Leap Year proposal … so many aspects of our lives are coloured by superstition. Now you can discover the reasons for them in a book that is both witty and informative. Superstitions will provide many ‘Eureka’ moments and settle many family disputes.
Superstitions
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Author : D.R. McElroy
language : en
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
Release Date : 2020-05-26
Superstitions written by D.R. McElroy and has been published by Wellfleet Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-26 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Across 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.
13
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Author : Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
language : en
Publisher: Plume Books
Release Date : 2005-08
13 written by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer and has been published by Plume Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08 with Social Science categories.
Triskaidekaphobia: fear of the number 13 If thirteen people sit down at a table, will one die within a year? Why did five U.S. presidents join the Thirteen Club? What is the only major New York hotel that has a thirteenth floor? In 13, a fascinating cultural history-cum-detective story, Nathaniel Lachenmeyer gets to the root of how one superstition—the fear of the number 13—developed among wildly divergent societies. A book about mythmaking, 13 explores why people believe what they believe, and the real reason Friday the 13th is the most unlucky day in the world.
Superstition
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Author : David Ambrose
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-04-25
Superstition written by David Ambrose and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-25 with Fiction categories.
Having exposed a group of fraudulent spiritualists, investigative journalist Joanna Cross is intrigued by the claims of psychologist Dr Sam Towne that paranormal phenomena do in fact exist. Accepting his challenge to enter into a scientific experiment to 'create' a ghost, Joanna, Sam and six volunteers bring to life 'Adam Wyatt' - a young American living in France after the American War of Independence. Associated with the great minds and mystics at the close of the eighteenth century, he dies tragically in the French Revolution. The experiment is a great success, with poltergeist activity and disembodied messages all scientifically recorded. Sam's theory appears conclusive - that ghosts are created by the people who see them. But a series of inexplicable and ominous events force Joanna and Sam to realize the ghost they have brought to life can also cause death…
Superstition
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Author : Robert Green Ingersoll
language : en
Publisher: Readhowyouwant
Release Date : 2007-05-04
Superstition written by Robert Green Ingersoll and has been published by Readhowyouwant this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-04 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
An excellent and thought-provoking work, here Ingersoll elucidates his beliefs regarding superstitions. He asserts that the popular ideas among people about some events or numbers being lucky or unlucky are superfluous. With logical arguments and opinions, he drives his point home in a beautiful manner.
The Psychology Of Superstition
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Author : Gustav Jahoda
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Group
Release Date : 1970
The Psychology Of Superstition written by Gustav Jahoda and has been published by Penguin Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Folklore categories.
13
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Author : Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
language : en
Publisher: Running Press
Release Date : 2004-10-05
13 written by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer and has been published by Running Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10-05 with Social Science categories.
13 brings together forgotten history and unknown facts about unlucky 13 to create the compelling story of the rise of a single belief. It is also a book about superstition in general — why people believe what they believe and why they stop believing when they do. 13 draws on history and the range of contemporary superstitions; in so doing, it touches on the fate of mythmaking in general. 13 answers the following questions, among others: When did the 13 superstition begin, and why? Why is Spain divided over whether Tuesday the 13th or Friday the 13th is the traditional unlucky 13th day? What other number superstitions exist in other cultures? Which is the only major hotel in New York City that has a 13th floor? What are the top three conspiracy theories about unlucky 13? What is the Thirteen Club, and why did it count three U.S. presidents among its members?
Essay On Superstition
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Author : William Newnham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1830
Essay On Superstition written by William Newnham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1830 with Brain categories.
Superstition And Magic In Early Modern Europe A Reader
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Author : Helen L. Parish
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-11-20
Superstition And Magic In Early Modern Europe A Reader written by Helen L. Parish and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-20 with History categories.
Superstition and Magic in Early Modern Europe brings together a rich selection of essays which represent the most important historical research on religion, magic and superstition in early modern Europe. Each essay makes a significant contribution to the history of magic and religion in its own right, while together they demonstrate how debates over the topic have evolved over time, providing invaluable intellectual, historical, and socio-political context for readers approaching the subject for the first time. The essays are organised around five key themes and areas of controversy. Part One tackles superstition; Part Two, the tension between miracles and magic; Part Three, ghosts and apparitions; Part Four, witchcraft and witch trials; and Part Five, the gradual disintegration of the 'magical universe' in the face of scientific, religious and practical opposition. Each part is prefaced by an introduction that provides an outline of the historiography and engages with recent scholarship and debate, setting the context for the essays that follow and providing a foundation for further study. This collection is an invaluable toolkit for students of early modern Europe, providing both a focused overview and a springboard for broader thinking about the underlying continuities and discontinuities that make the study of magic and superstition a perennially fascinating topic.
Superstition And Science
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Author : Derek Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-05-25
Superstition And Science written by Derek Wilson and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-25 with Science categories.
'A dazzling chronicle, a bracing challenge to modernity's smug assumptions' - Bryce Christensen, Booklist 'O what a world of profit and delight Of power, of honour and omnipotence Is promised to the studious artisan.' Christopher Marlowe, Dr Faustus Between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, Europe changed out of all recognition. Particularly transformative was the ardent quest for knowledge and the astounding discoveries and inventions which resulted from it. The movement of blood round the body; the movement of the earth round the sun; the velocity of falling objects (and, indeed, why objects fall) - these and numerous other mysteries had been solved by scholars in earnest pursuit of scientia. This fascinating account of the profound changes undergone by Europe between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment will cover ground including folk religion and its pagan past; Catholicism and its saintly dogma; alchemy, astrology and natural philosophy; Islamic and Jewish traditions; and the discovery of new countries and cultures. By the mid-seventeenth century 'science mania' had set in; the quest for knowledge had become a pursuit of cultured gentlemen. In 1663 The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge received its charter. Three years later the French Academy of Sciences was founded. Most other European capitals were not slow to follow suit. In 1725 we encounter the first use of the word 'science' meaning 'a branch of study concerned either with a connected body of demonstrated truths or with observed facts systematically classified'. Yet, it was only nine years since the last witch had been executed in Britain - a reminder that, although the relationship of people to their environment was changing profoundly, deep-rooted fears and attitudes remained strong.