Superstitions About Animals

Superstitions About Animals by Frank Gibson is a comprehensive exploration of the various beliefs and myths that people have held about animals throughout history. The book covers a wide range of creatures, from domestic pets to wild animals, and examines the superstitions and folklore associated with each one.The author delves into the origins of these beliefs, tracing them back to ancient cultures and civilizations. He also explores how these superstitions have evolved over time, adapting to new cultural and societal contexts.Some of the topics covered in the book include the belief that black cats are unlucky, the idea that owls are harbingers of death, and the superstition that it's bad luck to kill a spider. The author also examines the role that animals have played in various religious and spiritual traditions, as well as their significance in popular culture.Throughout the book, Gibson provides fascinating insights into the ways in which our beliefs about animals have shaped our interactions with them. He also offers a thoughtful critique of the more harmful superstitions, highlighting the ways in which they can lead to mistreatment and cruelty.Overall, Superstitions About Animals is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the intersection of folklore, culture, and the natural world.1904. Mr. Gibson's sole object in writing this little book was to do something towards arousing a more general interest in a subject which has at no time obtained the attention it deserves. Yet there is no subject which so fully repays the thoughtful student as that of natural history. In bringing together some of the most common superstitions about animals and dealing with them in a light and popular way, he trusts his object will in some measure be attained. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.