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Across all cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in
cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life.
Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from
around the World explains how and why these legends and the
associated behaviors behind them developed, accompanied by
beautiful illustrations. In this definitive reference, you'll learn
the fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive
range of superstitions from around the world. For example, the
belief that one will have seven years' bad luck if you break a
mirror is said to come from the Romans, who were the first to
create glass mirrors. And in Japanese culture, cutting your nails
at night is thought to lead to a quick death because the two
phrases sound similar. You'll also find out why some superstitions
vary from culture to culture. For instance, the "unlucky" number 13
is considered a bad omen in some countries, like the US, and
"lucky" in other countries, like Italy-where the number 17 is
considered unlucky. The information is organized by country, so you
can easily investigate the popular superstitions linked to your own
or other specific ethnic heritage or cultural identity. Satisfy
your burning curiosity with this complete guide to superstitions,
folklore, and myths. The Mystical Handbook series from Wellfleet
takes you on a magical journey through the wonderful world of
spellcraft and spellcasting. Explore a new practice with each
volume and learn how to incorporate spells, rituals, blessings, and
cleansings into your daily routine. These portable companions
feature beautiful foil-detail covers and color-saturated interiors
on a premium paper blend. Other titles in the series include:
Witchcraft, Love Spells, Moon Magic, Knot Magic, and House Magic.
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