A Dictionary of Superstitions (Oxford Reference S.)

Opie, Iona; Tatem, Moira

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Langue : anglais

Edité par Oxford Paperbacks, 1992

0192829165 / 9780192829160

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Condition: (see pics.) The book has been referenced and does not look new, but is still in a very good, clean and tight condition. Synopsis:Is it good or bad luck to mention a pig to a fisherman? What does it portend when you break a double-yolked egg? Or when you witness a headless shadow? How many frogs do you need to cure whooping cough? And what's all this about black cats? Ranging from the familiar to the bizarre, and including everything from spells and omens to rituals and taboos, this delightfully informative dictionary covers a wide array of popular superstitions, touching on virtually every aspect of human culture. They embrace family life and the lore of farmers, sailors, miners, and actors; offer advice on the signs to observe when contemplating a journey or a marriage; reveal the significance of animals, plants, stones, colors, food and drink, the elements, and heavenly bodies; outline the precautions to be taken after a death in the house or during a thunderstorm; and disclose the motives behind seasonal customs at New Year, in May, at Halloween, and Christmas. Each entry is arranged alphabetically according to its central idea or object, and illustrated with a selection of chronologically ordered quotations that indicate the history and development of each belief. And a thematic index helps the reader discover surprisingly coherent patterns in these mysterious and often misunderstood methods of comprehending the world and overcomingits perils, and shows the strong underlying connections with witchcraft and pagan religions. Superstitions have never before been treated in such depth or on such a scale. An entertaining volume for anyone curious about the beliefs of the past, A Dictionary of Superstitions also makes a valuable contribution to the study of folklore, providing the first systematic account of beliefs that form an integral part of our social life.…

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Titre
A Dictionary of Superstitions (Oxford Reference S.)
Auteur
Opie, Iona; Tatem, Moira
Éditeur
Oxford Paperbacks
Année de publication
1992
État de l'article
Very Good
Reliure
Soft cover
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
0192829165
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9780192829160
Catalogues du vendeur
Reference, Religion and spiritual beliefs

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