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

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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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 Storr

Inside you'll discover:

Why you should never open an umbrella indoors The story of where the ouija board came from Why the Bermuda Triangle is cursed Who Lady Luck is Why you shouldn't walk underneath a ladder

Click 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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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Alex Gibbons
Date
15 September 2022
Pages
110
ISBN
9781922531421

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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 Storr

Inside you'll discover:

Why you should never open an umbrella indoors The story of where the ouija board came from Why the Bermuda Triangle is cursed Who Lady Luck is Why you shouldn't walk underneath a ladder

Click the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to discover the mysteries behind popular superstitions and old wives' tales.

Read More
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Alex Gibbons
Date
15 September 2022
Pages
110
ISBN
9781922531421