The encyclopedia of curious rituals and superstitions Ancient and remarkable traditions that will captivate your mind
Book - 2025
"The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions illustrates and explores the most curious beliefs and superstitions from around the world, weaving together folklore, religions, cultures, traditions, and even human nature itself"--
- Subjects
- Genres
- Encyclopedias
encyclopedias
Folklore
Illustrated works - Published
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New York, NY :
Wellfleet Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group
2025.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- "Digital edition published in 2025"--Copyright page.
- Physical Description
- 255 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 22 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-249) and index.
- ISBN
- 9781577154624
- Guess what? You're (probably) superstitious!
- From gemstones to milestones: Birth and death
- From love to money: Romance and finance
- From special days to sacred numbers: Holidays, numbers, and everyday items
- From four-leaf clovers to rainbows: The natural world
- From animals to children of the night: Creatures, both real and imaginary.