Souvenir, 1989, Softcover, Book Condition: Good, Unstated
This engrossing volume reveals the origin, significance, and hidden meaning of more than 650 signs, omens, and superstitions from around the globe. Arranged alphabetically by topic, here are fascinating explanations of the myths and traditions surrounding holidays, rituals, and the origins of symbols. Included are amusing legends, strange customs, ethnic superstitions, common and uncommon folklore, and much more. For example, did you know that: Dogs howling at an open door for no apparent reason forebode death? A man will go blind if he looks into the eyes of his mother-in-law? Illness can be cured by washing the sick person and throwing the bath water over a cat? One sneeze means that someone somewhere is saying good things about you; two sneezes mean that you are being insulted? Money is on the way if you see someone wearing polka dots? There are price labels on the rear cover & inside the front cover. A previous owner has jotted some letters & numbers on the half-title page in ink. Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 386 pages. Edges are browned. Covers have some shelf wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; ISBN: 0285633538. ISBN/EAN: 9780285633537. Inventory No: 54066.
This engrossing volume reveals the origin, significance, and hidden meaning of more than 650 signs, omens, and superstitions from around the globe. Arranged alphabetically by topic, here are fascinating explanations of the myths and traditions surrounding holidays, rituals, and the origins of symbols. Included are amusing legends, strange customs, ethnic superstitions, common and uncommon folklore, and much more. For example, did you know that: Dogs howling at an open door for no apparent reason forebode death? A man will go blind if he looks into the eyes of his mother-in-law? Illness can be cured by washing the sick person and throwing the bath water over a cat? One sneeze means that someone somewhere is saying good things about you; two sneezes mean that you are being insulted? Money is on the way if you see someone wearing polka dots? There are price labels on the rear cover & inside the front cover. A previous owner has jotted some letters & numbers on the half-title page in ink. Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 386 pages. Edges are browned. Covers have some shelf wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Myths, Legends & Folklore; ISBN: 0285633538. ISBN/EAN: 9780285633537. Inventory No: 54066.