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Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions

by David Pickering · 1995

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An A-Z guide to the origins and meaning of superstitions. Find a wealth of fascinating facts and a number of fun "spells" to try — including a rhyme to say to the new moon for revealing the identity of your true love. For those who believe in "breaking a leg", or for anyone interested in folklore and popular culture, this is sure to be an entertaining read as well as an invaluable reference.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thismythologymythologyMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of thisparanormalparanormalMore like thisLess of this
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spiritualityspiritualityMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 294 pages

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