A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions

Name: A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788166515
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The Complete Guide to Signs of Good Fortune and Bad Luck

By Philippa Waring

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A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions by Philippa Waring explores the intriguing world of folklore and cultural beliefs concerning omens, superstitions, and their origins. The book provides a detailed account of various omens and their historical significance, offering a fascinating look at how these beliefs have influenced human behaviour across different cultures. It serves as both a reference guide and an insightful exploration of mankind's enduring fascination with the mysterious and the arcane.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intriguing world of cultural beliefs and traditions. Ideal for readers interested in folklore and history, it delves into ancient omens and superstitions, offering a unique look at the ways these beliefs have shaped societies.

A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions

A beautifully-packaged, fun A to Z of good omens, inauspicious signs, their origins and meanings.

A beautifully-packaged, fun A to Z of good omens, inauspicious signs, their origins and meanings

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What does it mean if a cat sits and washes itself in your doorway?

Why should women have their hair cut only when the moon is waxing?

Why do people from Yorkshire throw caterpillars over their shoulders?

Do you avoid anything with the number thirteen and cross the road to avoid walking under ladders? Belief in superstitions links us to a time when everyday events and objects had magical significance, and knowledge of these could change your fate.

Whether you wish to increase your good fortune, ward off bad luck, or simply desire to know what today has in store, A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions provides a complete guide to hundreds of portents, signs and customs, tracing the origins of our superstitions and explaining their rich symbolism.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788166515

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philippa Waring Science & Nature

About the Author

Philippa Waring is the author of A Dictionary of Omens and Superstitions, The Way of Feng Shui and Lavender.