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Author : Thomas Sharper Knowlson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Origins of Popular Superstitions and Customs written by Thomas Sharper Knowlson and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sir William Robert Wills Wilde
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Irish popular superstitions written by Sir William Robert Wills Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
Publisher : Plume Books
ISBN 13 : 9780452284968
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (849 download)
Download or read book 13 written by Nathaniel Lachenmeyer and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Triskaidekaphobia: fear of the number 13 If thirteen people sit down at a table, will one die within a year? Why did five U.S. presidents join the Thirteen Club? What is the only major New York hotel that has a thirteenth floor? In 13, a fascinating cultural history-cum-detective story, Nathaniel Lachenmeyer gets to the root of how one superstition—the fear of the number 13—developed among wildly divergent societies. A book about mythmaking, 13 explores why people believe what they believe, and the real reason Friday the 13th is the most unlucky day in the world.
Author : Charles Platt
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Popular Superstitions written by Charles Platt and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stuart Vyse
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192551329
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Superstition: A Very Short Introduction written by Stuart Vyse and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you touch wood for luck, or avoid hotel rooms on floor thirteen? Would you cross the path of a black cat, or step under a ladder? Is breaking a mirror just an expensive waste of glass, or something rather more sinister? Despite the dominance of science in today's world, superstitious beliefs - both traditional and new - remain surprisingly popular. A recent survey of adults in the United States found that 33 percent believed that finding a penny was good luck, and 23 percent believed that the number seven was lucky. Where did these superstitions come from, and why do they persist today? This Very Short Introduction explores the nature and surprising history of superstition from antiquity to the present. For two millennia, superstition was a label derisively applied to foreign religions and unacceptable religious practices, and its primary purpose was used to separate groups and assert religious and social authority. After the Enlightenment, the superstition label was still used to define groups, but the new dividing line was between reason and unreason. Today, despite our apparent sophistication and technological advances, superstitious belief and behaviour remain widespread, and highly educated people are not immune. Stuart Vyse takes an exciting look at the varieties of popular superstitious beliefs today and the psychological reasons behind their continued existence, as well as the likely future course of superstition in our increasingly connected world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Herbert Mayo
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Popular Superstitions written by Herbert Mayo and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Herbert Mayo
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (1 download)
Download or read book On the Truths Contained in Popular Superstitions written by Herbert Mayo and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : SUPERSTITIONS.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Popular Superstitions ... Revised by the Committee of Publication written by SUPERSTITIONS. and published by . This book was released on 1830 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stuart A. Vyse
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019999692X
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)
Download or read book Believing in Magic written by Stuart A. Vyse and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fully updated edition of Believing in Magic, renowned superstition expert Stuart Vyse investigates our tendency towards these irrational beliefs.
Author : Herbert Mayo
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.+/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Letters on the Truths Contained in Popular Superstitions written by Herbert Mayo and published by . This book was released on 1849 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Iona Archibald Opie
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780192806642
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (66 download)
Download or read book A Dictionary of Superstitions written by Iona Archibald Opie and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you've ever wanted the definitive answers on subjects such as black cats and white heather, look no further than this classic dictionary. Entries are illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. A work of reference for anyone with an interest in superstitions and their history." "Entries give real examples of usage, illustrating the meaning, history, and origin of superstitions. Subjects covered include spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms, and omens. The dictionary is fully cross-referenced for easy browsing."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Sir William Robert Wills Wilde
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Irish popular superstitions written by Sir William Robert Wills Wilde and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Herbert Mayo
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book On the Truths Contained in Popular Superstitions written by Herbert Mayo and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : T Sharper Knowlson
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019406311
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (63 download)
Download or read book The Origins of Popular Superstitions and Customs written by T Sharper Knowlson and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This intriguing book explores the origins of common superstitions and customs that have been passed down through generations. From why we throw salt over our shoulders to the reasoning behind Friday the 13th being considered unlucky, T. Sharper Knowlson delves into the interesting history and folklore behind these beliefs. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Charles Platt
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781519511270
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (112 download)
Download or read book Popular Superstitions written by Charles Platt and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-25 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Superstitions
Author : Thomas Sharper Knowlson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (233 download)
Download or read book The Origins of Popular Superstitions and Customs ... written by Thomas Sharper Knowlson and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Herbert Mayo
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Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Letters on the Truths Contained in Popular Superstitions written by Herbert Mayo and published by . This book was released on 1849 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
