The Encyclopedia of Superstitions

Author: Richard Webster
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738725617
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
Have you ever rubbed a frog on your freckles? Trivia fans and fun fact fanatics will adore this fascinating, flickable encyclopedia of superstitions! Richard Webster presents over five hundred of the most obscure, curious, and just-plain-freaky superstitions of the Western world. Discover batty beliefs about baldness, beans, and the Bermuda Triangle, and peculiar practices regarding hiccups, hearses, and hunchbacks. From modern myths to centuries-old lore, The Encyclopedia of Superstitions offers a wealth of wonderfully weird beliefs on just about every topic you can imagine: Holidays Birth Death Weddings Colors Gemstones Trees Flowers Fairies Weather Numbers Animals Birds Insects Household Items Zodiac Signs Gambling The Human Body Food Praise: "[T]his reference makes for compulsive browsing."—Publishers Weekly

Superstitions

Author: Diagram Group
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402755026
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 516

Book Description
Explains the meanings of thousands of signs, omens, spells, charms, cures, rituals, and taboos; arranged alphabetically by topic.

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism

Author: Geoffrey W. Dennis
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738709050
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
How are alchemy, astrology, magic, and numerology related to Jewish mysticism? The fabulous, miraculous, and mysterious are all explored in this comprehensive reference to Jewish esotericism-the first of its kind! From amulets and angels to the zodiac and zombies, the "Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism" features over one thousand alphabetical entries. Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis offers a much-needed culmination of Jewish occult teachings that includes significant stories, mythical figures, practices, and ritual objects. Spanning the Bible, the Midrash, Kabbalah, and other mystical branches of Judaism, this well-researched text is meant to trigger insight, spark inspiration, and illuminate one of the oldest esoteric traditions still alive today.

A Dictionary of Superstitions

Author: Iona Archibald Opie
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192806642
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"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.

Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures

Author: Theresa Bane
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786488948
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417

Book Description
This exhaustive volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. From Aamon, the demon of life and reproduction with the head of a serpent and the body of a wolf in Christian demonology, to Zu, the half-man, half-bird personification of the southern wind and thunder clouds in Sumero-Akkadian mythology, entries offer descriptions of each demon's origins, appearance and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that, according to various folklores, mythologies, and religions, populate the earth and plague mankind. Very thoroughly indexed.

Unexplained

Author: Judy Allen
Publisher:
ISBN: 0753464829
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents a guide that explores the human obsession with the unexplainable, from hauntings and the power of the mind to physical mysteries such as lost civilizations, ancient superstitions and symbols, and life on other planets.

Encyclopedia of Jewish Folklore and Traditions

Author: Raphael Patai
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317471709
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1641

Book Description
This multicultural reference work on Jewish folklore, legends, customs, and other elements of folklife is the first of its kind.

The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Superstitions

Author: Diagram Group
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806969138
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 516

Book Description
Broken up into categories such as Animals, Astrology, Dreams, and Flowers, this fascinating dictionary will alert you to thousands of beliefs, omens, and proverbs that you may never have known. Many other subjects range from Clothing to Food to Marriage numbers.

Cassell's Dictionary of Superstitions

Author: David Pickering
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780304365616
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 527

Book Description
Alphabetically arranged entries provide coverage of a wide range of ancient and modern fears, beliefs, and taboos, explaining the rituals, charms, and talismans invoked by the superstitions.

Superstitions

Author: D.R. McElroy
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
ISBN: 0760366292
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
Across all cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life. Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World explains how and why these legends and the associated behaviors behind them developed, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. In this definitive reference, you’ll learn the fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions from 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. You’ll also find out why some superstitions vary from culture to culture. 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 organized by country, so you can easily investigate the popular superstitions linked to your own or other specific ethnic heritage or cultural identity. Satisfy your burning curiosity with this complete guide to superstitions, folklore, and myths. The Mystical Handbook series 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. Other titles in the series include: Witchcraft, Love Spells, Moon Magic, Knot Magic, and House Magic.