The Little Book of Superstitions Omens & Signs by BH & VHM McKechnie

Explore a new practice with each volume and learn how to incorporate spells, rituals, blessings, and cleansings into your daily routine. The Mystical Handbook series from Wellfleet takes you on a magical journey through the wonderful world of spellcraft and spellcasting. Satisfy your burning curiosity with this complete guide to superstitions, folklore, and myths. The information is organized by country, so you can easily investigate the popular superstitions linked to your own or other specific ethnic heritage or cultural identity. For instance, the “unlucky” number 13 is considered a bad omen in some countries, like the US, and “lucky” in other countries, like Italy-where the number 17 is considered unlucky. You’ll also find out why some superstitions vary from culture to culture.

And in Japanese culture, cutting your nails at night is thought to lead to a quick death because the two phrases sound similar. For example, the belief that one will have seven years' bad luck if you break a mirror is said to come from the Romans, who were the first to create glass mirrors. In this definitive reference, you’ll learn the fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions from around the world. Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the Worldâ? explains how and why these legends and the associated behaviors behind them developed, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. Across all cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life.

The Little Book of Superstitions Omens & Signs by BH & VHM McKechnie