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Superstitions, Folklore, Myths & Legends - The Origins, History & Facts of Popular Wives' Tales

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Why do we think that four leaf clovers and the number 7 are lucky? Where do the stories of Werewolves, Unicorns and Vampires come from? Is there any truth to Astrology, Palmistry or Cup Reading?Like many people you've probably used superstitions or phrases like "touch wood" without giving it a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun superstitions!In this book we have curated the origins, history and facts for 88 of the most popular Superstitions, Folklore, Myths & Legends."We build our understanding of the emotional world through the myths and legends of our culture. We are all, in part, made of fairy tales." - Will StorrInside you'll discover: Why you should never open an umbrella indoorsThe story of where the ouija board came fromWhy the Bermuda Triangle is cursedWho Lady Luck isWhy you shouldn't walk underneath a ladderClick the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to discover the mysteries behind popular superstitions and old wives' tales.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781922531421
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 110
  • Udgivet:
  • 15. september 2022
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x6x229 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 159 g.
  • 8-11 hverdage.
  • 12. december 2024
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Why do we think that four leaf clovers and the number 7 are lucky? Where do the stories of Werewolves, Unicorns and Vampires come from? Is there any truth to Astrology, Palmistry or Cup Reading?Like many people you've probably used superstitions or phrases like "touch wood" without giving it a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun superstitions!In this book we have curated the origins, history and facts for 88 of the most popular Superstitions, Folklore, Myths & Legends."We build our understanding of the emotional world through the myths and legends of our culture. We are all, in part, made of fairy tales." - Will StorrInside you'll discover: Why you should never open an umbrella indoorsThe story of where the ouija board came fromWhy the Bermuda Triangle is cursedWho Lady Luck isWhy you shouldn't walk underneath a ladderClick the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to discover the mysteries behind popular superstitions and old wives' tales.

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