Download or read book A Treasury of Superstitions written by Claudia de Lys and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Treasury of Folklore Woodlands and Forests written by Dee Dee Chainey and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2021-08-05 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining and enthralling collection of myths, tales and traditions surrounding our trees, woodlands and forests from around the world. From the dark, gnarled woodlands of the north, to the humid jungles of the southern lands, trees have captured humanity's imagination for millennia. Filled with primal gods and goddesses, dryads and the fairy tales of old, the forests still beckon to us, offering sanctuary, mystery and more than a little mischievous trickery. From insatiable cannibalistic children hewn from logs, to lumberjack lore, and the spine-chilling legend of Bloody Mary, there is much to be found between the branches. Come into the trees; witches, seductive spirits and big, bad wolves await you. With this book, Folklore Thursday aim to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.
Download or read book Break a Leg A Treasury of Theatre Traditions and Superstitions written by Lisa Bansavage and published by Silver Spear Publications. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forword -- Break a leg! -- Whistling -- Don't wear green onstage -- More colorful traditions -- Cats -- Candles & curtains -- Peacock-a-mamie -- Mirror begone! -- Flowers, jewelry, thread -- Bas dress, good show -- Opening night! -- Make up -- How many actors does it take -- 10 things that bring good luck -- 18 things that bring not-so-good-luck -- Actors on acting (1) -- Why is it called "the green room"? -- The ghost light -- The gypsy robe -- How many stage managers does it take -- Don't quote the Scottish play! -- St. Genesius and other saintly aids to actors -- "You ... you thespian!"--Those happy-sad theatre masks -- On Broadway -- Who the heck is Walter Plinge? -- The number 13 -- Some unusual theatre terms -- How many playwrights does it take -- Famous actors and their superstitions -- Stage turkeys and their notorious Broadway moose -- Edmund Kean's most peculiar charm -- Theatre ghosts -- Actors on Acting (2) -- Clackers -- Odds and funds -- Acknowledgments -- The authors
Download or read book A Treasury of American Jewish Folklore written by Steve Koppman and published by Jason Aronson, Incorporated. This book was released on 1998-05-31 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit www.rlpgbooks.com.
Download or read book Treasury of Folklore Seas and Rivers written by Dee Dee Chainey and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe. Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash. This fascinating book covers English sailor superstitions and shape-shifting pink dolphins of the Amazon, Scylla and Charybdis, the many guises of Mami Wata, the tale of the Yoruba River spirit, the water horses of the Scottish lochs, the infamous mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and much more. Accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations, popular authors Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham explore the deep history and enduring significance of water folklore the world over, from mermaids, selkies and sirens to ghostly ships and the fountains of youth. With this book, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.
Download or read book A Treasury of American Folklore written by Terri Hardin and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look into American folklore.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Superstitions written by Richard Webster and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-09-08 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Britain s Wild Flowers written by Rosamond Richardson and published by National Trust. This book was released on 2017-04-13 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. From hedgerows to meadows, wildflowers can be found throughout our green and pleasant land. In this book, journalist and garden writer Rosamond Richardson traces the history and myths behind each flower to discover the fascinating ways in which the plants were used. Discover which flower used as a medieval lie-detector to test the innocence of suspected criminals, or stuffed in the shoes of Roman centurions to prevent damage to their feet as they marched. From periwinkles, beloved of Chaucer, and the oxlips and ‘nodding violet’ growing in the forest of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the book celebrates the important role wildflowers have played in literature, as well as their uses in food and medicine, and the history, myths and tales behind each species. The nineteenth-century poet John Clare wrote, ‘I love wildflowers (none are weeds with me)'. This book is a celebration of the bountiful history behind Britain’s beloved wildflowers and is perfect for anyone with an interest in gardening, history or the natural world.
Download or read book Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Language Literature and Education ICLLE 5 2022 written by Zulfadhli Zulfadhli and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-02-10 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an open access book. The 5th ICLLE will be held in Padang, Indonesia in July 27th, 2022. The conference aims to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, and professinals from the industry, academia and government to discourse on research and development, professional practice in linguistics, literature and education.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Folklore written by Linda Watts and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folklore has been described as the unwritten literature of a culture: its songs, stories, sayings, games, rituals, beliefs, and ways of life. Encyclopedia of American Folklore helps readers explore topics, terms, themes, figures, and issues related to this popular subject. This comprehensive reference guide addresses the needs of multiple audiences, including high school, college, and public libraries, archive and museum collections, storytellers, and independent researchers. Its content and organization correspond to the ways educators integrate folklore within literacy and wider learning objectives for language arts and cultural studies at the secondary level. This well-rounded resource connects United States folk forms with their cultural origin, historical context, and social function. Appendixes include a bibliography, a category index, and a discussion of starting points for researching American folklore. References and bibliographic material throughout the text highlight recently published and commonly available materials for further study. Coverage includes: Folk heroes and legendary figures, including Paul Bunyan and Yankee Doodle Fables, fairy tales, and myths often featured in American folklore, including "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Princess and the Pea" American authors who have added to or modified folklore traditions, including Washington Irving Historical events that gave rise to folklore, including the civil rights movement and the Revolutionary War Terms in folklore studies, such as fieldwork and the folklife movement Holidays and observances, such as Christmas and Kwanzaa Topics related to folklore in everyday life, such as sports folklore and courtship/dating folklore Folklore related to cultural groups, such as Appalachian folklore and African-American folklore and more.
Download or read book A Treasury of American Folklore written by Benjamin Albert Botkin and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 932 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Great American Folklore written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Regional Folklore written by Terry Ann Mood-Leopold and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-09-24 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-use guide to American regional folklore with advice on conducting research, regional essays, and a selective annotated bibliography. American Regional Folklore begins with a chapter on library research, including how to locate a library suitable for folklore research, how to understand a library's resources, and how to construct a research strategy. Mood also gives excellent advice on researching beyond the library: locating and using community resources like historical societies, museums, fairs and festivals, storytelling groups, local colleges, newspapers and magazines, and individuals with knowledge of the field. The rest of the book is divided into eight sections, each one highlighting a separate region (the Northeast, the South and Southern Highlands, the Midwest, the Southwest, the West, the Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii). Each regional section contains a useful overview essay, written by an expert on the folklore of that particular region, followed by a selective, annotated bibliography of books and a directory of related resources.
Download or read book Panati s Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things written by Charles Panati and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates facts and information about a host of ordinary things ranging from safety pins to negligees.
Download or read book What s So Lucky about Four Leaved Clovers written by Claudia de Lys and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1989 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rice at a wedding? Dropped fingernails? Here's the ultimate compendium on superstitions and odd beliefs from ancient times to the present, the world over. Covers birds, human hair, snakes, water, dreams, disease, luck, curses, and lots more.
Download or read book World Myths and Legends written by Kathy Ceceri and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people’s history, science, and cultural values—the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe. Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.
Download or read book The Book of the Year written by Anthony F. Aveni and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-04-22 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Halloween, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day - these are but a handful of modern holidays descended from the red-letter days, seasonal celebrations we have invented and reinvented over more than five millennia to meet our changing human needs. When we explore their origins, the holidays begin to reflect not only who we are but also why, through oppressed by time and thwarted by the forces of nature, we never seem to lose the will to control the future.
