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Magpies & Red Skies
The enchanting origins of 100 superstitions
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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.
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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
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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