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Don't Take a Bath on a Friday: Philippine Superstitions and Folk Beliefs

by · 1996

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For better or worse, superstitions and folk beliefs have influenced the lives of generations of Filipinos. From brooding over broken mirrors to never taking a bath on a Friday, these deeply-rooted beliefs reveal much about the Filipino psyche.

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National Book Award winner Neni Sta. Romana-Cruz's thoughtful selections and Katti Sta. Ana's droll illustrations make for a delightful compendium of our most familiar and fascinating beliefs. A gift book for friends of all ages.

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short · 68 pages

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