Download or read book Petit guide des superstitions written by France Bequette and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Superstitious Mind written by Judith Devlin and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This intriguing book examines popular religion, traditional medicine, witchcraft, apparitions, demonology, and magic in nineteenth-century rural France. Devlin demonstrates that many of the impulses and mental processes now considered superstitious constituted a wholly reasonable response to the pressures of a harsh and impoverished life. Far from the product of a primitive mentality, many of these beliefs have survived in modern culture and can even illuminate the nature of modern mass politics.
Download or read book Publications written by Folklore Society (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Folklore written by and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Folklore written by Joseph Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.
Download or read book The Journal of American Folklore written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland written by Steve Roud and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2006-04-06 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.
Download or read book The Factory of Facts written by Lucy Sante and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-09-12 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed author of Low Life reinvents the memoir in a cunning, lyrical book that is at once a personal history and a meditation on the construction of identity. Born in Belgium but raised in New Jersey, Lucy Sante transformed herself from a pious, timid Belgian child into a boisterous American adolescent, who eschewed French while fantasizing about the pop star Françoise Hardy. To show how this transformation came about--and why it remained incomplete--The Factory of Facts combines family anecdote and ancestral legend; detailed forays into Belgian history, language, and religion; and deft synopses of the American character.
Download or read book How to Overcome Superstitions written by Ron J. Varman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you superstitious? If so, you are not alone. The fears of Friday the 13th, a black cat, walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror, and sports superstitions are very common. Despite the availability of psychology and self-help books, the fear of bad luck has not been solved. Until now, this book explains what superstitions really are and shows you how to overcome superstitious phobias and eliminate your personal superstitions. Based on scientific evidence, this book provides four simple but powerful methods and techniques to combat almost any superstitions and bad luck, simply by changing your negative beliefs and by using the power of your subconscious mind.
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Superstitions written by Edwin Radford and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Superstition written by Mari Silva and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your essential guide to symbols, omens, myths, and unlocking the mysteries of superstition. Have you ever wondered where and how your favorite superstitions came about? Do you want to learn more about the history and hidden meanings behind these beliefs? Have you ever wondered why some people swear by superstitions while others dismiss them as nonsense? Are you curious about how superstitions have been woven into our culture and society? Superstitions have been a part of human history for centuries, but their origins and meanings are often shrouded in mystery. This book introduces you to the mystical world of superstitions, signs, omens, symbols, fortune-telling, myths, folklore, and history. This book explores the most common superstitions, from the lucky number 7 to the unlucky number 13, and uncovers their hidden meanings. With examples and anecdotes from all over the world, this book is a perfect read for anyone curious about the world of superstitions. In this book, you will: Learn about the origins and history of popular superstitions Discover the hidden meanings and symbolism behind common superstitions Gain a new understanding of the power of belief and how it has shaped our culture and society Learn about the correlation between fortune-telling and superstitions Expand your knowledge of myths and folklore from around the world Learn more about lucky and unlucky numbers Discover omens about animals and plants Understand more about superstitions regarding life and death This book is a must-read if you want to explore the fascinating world of superstitions and uncover the mysteries behind these beliefs. From black cats to broken mirrors, you will gain a new appreciation for the many ways people try to make sense of the world around them.
Download or read book Cassell s Dictionary of Superstitions written by David Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and comprehensive A-Z guide to the world of superstitions, which reveals among other things: * Why the oak tree is associated with supernatural powers * How mirrors came be used to detect witches * Which days of the week are popularly regarded as lucky * When cobwebs were first utilised in folk medicine * Who the Seven Whistlers were Entries are arranged alphabetically by subject and vary from brief accounts of the superstitions related to specific daily tasks, medical ailments, plants and animals to expansive discussions on wider topics, such as the weather, aphrodisiacs, childbirth and death.
Download or read book SUPERSTITIONS written by PETER. WEST and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 8 414 Strange and Fascinating Superstitions written by Claudia De Lys and published by Castle Books. This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the origins of superstitions that grew out of folklore and legends, including animals, plants, water, dreams, numbers, and wedding rituals.
Download or read book Superstitions written by Francesco Masci and published by Editions Allia. This book was released on 2005 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Je ne m'attarderai pas sur l'odeur de décomposition qui émane des institutions de la culture. Je ne suis ni antiquaire ni nécrophile et je n'aime pas tripoter les cadavres. Je livrerai plutôt ici les prolégomènes à une histoire des effets de la culture moderne, qui peuvent se résumer à la connivence, jamais démentie, des événements avec le cours du monde qu'ils croient constamment tenir sous la menace d'une révolution. Francesco Masci.
Download or read book How to Overcome Superstitions written by Ron Varman and published by . This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you superstitious? If so, you are not alone. The fear of Friday the 13th, a black cat, breaking a mirror, walking under a ladder, and sports superstitions is a problem in our culture. Despite the availability of psychology and self-help books, the fear of bad luck has not been solved. Until now, this how-to book explains what superstitions really are and shows you how to overcome superstitious phobias and eliminate your personal superstitions. Based on scientific evidence, this book provides four simple but powerful methods and techniques to combat almost any superstitions and negative beliefs, simply by using the power of your subconscious mind.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Superstitions written by Edwin Radford and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
