A Dictionary Of Omens And Superstitions

Author : Philippa Waring
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ISBN 13 : 9780285633964
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions written by Philippa Waring and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.

Author : Philippa Waring
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book The Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions written by Philippa Waring and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Philippa Waring
Publisher : Book Sales
ISBN 13 : 9781850510093
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Omens & Superstitions written by Philippa Waring and published by Book Sales. This book was released on 1984 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists omens and superstitions from all over the world, tracing their probable origins, and suggests ways of exploiting good luck and avoiding bad

Author : Iona Archibald Opie
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192806642
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Superstitions written by Iona Archibald Opie and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you've ever wanted the definitive answers on subjects such as black cats and white heather, look no further than this classic dictionary. Entries are illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. A work of reference for anyone with an interest in superstitions and their history." "Entries give real examples of usage, illustrating the meaning, history, and origin of superstitions. Subjects covered include spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms, and omens. The dictionary is fully cross-referenced for easy browsing."--BOOK JACKET.

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ISBN 13 : 9780417040608
Total Pages : 264 pages
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Download or read book A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Pickering
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 9780304365616
Total Pages : 527 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cassell's Dictionary of Superstitions written by David Pickering and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2002 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetically arranged entries provide coverage of a wide range of ancient and modern fears, beliefs, and taboos, explaining the rituals, charms, and talismans invoked by the superstitions.

Author : Edgar Thurston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 364 pages
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Download or read book Omens and Superstitions of Southern India written by Edgar Thurston and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Andrea Malossini
Publisher : Andrea Malossini
ISBN 13 : 889084583X
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Italian Superstitions written by Andrea Malossini and published by Andrea Malossini. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are all superstitious, even those who affirm the opposite. Superstition is natural, it resides in all of us: it represents the human answer to rare, singular, and mysterious phenomena. All that cannot be explained or resolved in a logical manner disturbs the human spirit, promoting many to devise remedies that, while irrational, can restore hope and security. It is fear, therefore, that generates, feeds, and preserves superstition. Not surprisingly, religion with its dogmas, natural phenomena with its mysteries, and life’s cycle with its uncertainties, have always been a source of superstitious beliefs. Andrea Malossini’s book – which collects over one thousand superstitious – reports, in an orderly manner, Italian superstitious beliefs along with a brief description of their origin and mening.The intent is to give the reader an idea of ​​Italian superstitions, in a smooth and easy way, hoping, thanks to the suggestion in the titles, to arouse curiosity. This small book is therefore not necessarily devoted to superstitious people, but to all of those who, perhaps out of habit, want to know why, when they see an upside down piece of bread on the table, they turn it over, or why, not being happy to have spilled some oil, they also throw a handful of salt over their shoulder. Author A firmly convinced rationalist and agnostic, Andrea Malossini is not superstitious and does not believe in the absurd and irrational rites suggested by superstitions. Luckily, he was born on a Thursday, of an even year, of a non-leap year, and apprentice on a Wednesday, therefore, undoubtedly, born under the best omens. Maybe for this reason- and for his inexhaustible curiosity towards the things that appear to the many as strange, mysterious and incomprehensible- he has been studying, collecting and writing for many years on topics regarding superstition and witchcraft without the fear of being charmed by them. Among the very few superstitions that he grants himself- more to keep family-peace than anything else- there are the never upside-down bread on the table and never place the hat on the bed rules. On the subject of popular traditions he cooperated with several newspapers and periodicals. He was the author of the moon weekly almanac on the Sunday television program “Linea Verde” broadcasted on Rai Uno; today he is the author and voice of the weekly column “Lune e Cieli” broadcasted live on the Television station TeleSanterno- Odeon TV. He published over ten books for the publishing company Garzanti , A.Vallardi e Area51 Publishing, among which: “Manuale di stregoneria” (Witchcraft Manual), “Le ricette delle streghe” (Witches Recipes), “Breve storia delle streghe” Witches: a brief history), “Dizionario delle superstizioni italiane” (Dicionary of Italian superstitions), “Gli unti del Signore” (God’s Anointed), “Dizionario dei Santi patroni”(Dictionary of Patron Saints).

Author : Diagram Group
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402755026
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Superstitions written by Diagram Group and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the meanings of thousands of signs, omens, spells, charms, cures, rituals, and taboos; arranged alphabetically by topic.

Author : Iona Opie
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192829160
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Superstitions written by Iona Opie and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an account of the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. The entries, arranged alphabetically by key word, cover every aspect of life and include spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms and omens.