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Magpies & Red Skies

The enchanting origins of 100 superstitions
By Willow Winsham
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Format: Hardback
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Magpies & Red Skies

Weaving between folklores, religions, cultures and traditions, Very Superstitious is an illustrated exploration of 100 of the most curious beliefs from around the world.

Weaving between folklores, religions, cultures and traditions, Magpies & Red Skies is a beautifully illustrated exploration of 100 of the most curious beliefs from around the world.

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Find a penny, pick it up
All day long you'll have good luck

Whether hopping over cracks, saluting magpies or knocking on wood, we all seek good fortune through performing curious rituals. But is there ancient wisdom behind the folklore of superstition?

In this exquisitely illustrated tour through thousands of years of tradition, Willow Winsham explores the mysterious origins behind 100 of the most intriguing superstitions from across the globe.

Magpies & Red Skies invites you to uncover the secrets and wisdom hidden within centuries-old beliefs, enriching your understanding of the world around you.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802791914

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 100 clr and b&w illus

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 224

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Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Self-Help & Personal Development Willow Winsham

About the Author

Willow Winsham is an author and historian specializing in witchcraft and folklore. She is the author ofEngland's Witchcraft Trials,Accused: British Witches Throughout History, and co-author ofTreasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers andTreasury of Folklore - Woodlands and Forests. Willow is co-founder of #Folklorethursday, the popular website and Twitter account that shares fascinating stories and traditions from around the world.

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