{"product_id":"superstitions-a-handbook-of-forklore-myths-legends-from-around-the-world","title":"Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths \u0026 Legends from around the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAcross all cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eSuperstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexplains how and why these legends and the associated behaviors behind them developed, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this definitive reference, you’ll learn the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003efascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll also find out \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ewhy some superstitions vary from culture to culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eorganized by country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so you can easily investigate the popular superstitions linked to your own or other specific ethnic heritage or cultural identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSatisfy your burning curiosity with this complete guide to superstitions, folklore, and myths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMystical Handbook series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wellfleet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57243905032579,"sku":"9781577154648N","price":10.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/files\/91MR1tQLuXL._SY522.jpg?v=1769456129","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/products\/superstitions-a-handbook-of-forklore-myths-legends-from-around-the-world","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}