This reference work provides an account of the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. Arranged alphabetically by their key word, the superstitions are illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. Covering every aspect of life, the superstitions include spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms and omens.
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An account of the range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. Arranged alphabetically by their key word, the superstitions are illustrated by quotations that trace their development through the centuries. They include spells, cures, rituals, taboos, charms and omens.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780192829160
Publisert
1992-03-01
Utgiver
Oxford University Press; Oxford Paperbacks
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
509
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