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Author El Otmani, Shelby, author.

Title The book of superstitions : black cats, yellow flowers, broken mirrors, cracked sidewalks, and more cultural behaviors & myths explained / by Shelby El Otmani.

Edition First edition.
Publication Info. Nashville, TN : Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, [2023]
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b3049829~S1
Location Call No. Status
 95th Street Adult Nonfiction  398.2 ELO    AVAILABLE
 Naper Blvd. Adult Nonfiction  398.41 ELO    AVAILABLE
 Nichols Adult Nonfiction  398.41 ELO    AVAILABLE
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Description 191 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Contents Introduction -- The natural order -- Numerology, charms & fortune -- Ceremonies & rituals -- On the home front -- Death & the spirit world -- Watch what you eat.
Summary "Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world's supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions. Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse of the evil eye. We all have a superstition or two. Unveil the origins of some of the most universal and little known superstitions that have influenced cultures around the world for centuries. Including beliefs that gained a foothold in African and European folklore, notions from ancient Greece, legends of the British Isles, and beyond, this is a captivating read for people of all ages and backgrounds"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-189).
Subject Superstition.
Mythology.
Folklore.
ISBN 9781646433704 hc.
164643370X hc.
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