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The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors and Myths Explained

by Shelby El Otmani

Tracing the roots of everyday beliefs

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Tracing the roots of everyday beliefs

From rabbit’s feet and knocking on wood to the evil eye, Shelby El Otmani’s book gathers superstitions from different parts of the world and examines their cultural histories. The entries are organized by region, connecting beliefs with the places and traditions in which they took hold. The book also compares how superstitions vary across countries, bringing folklore, cultural identity, and familiar everyday behaviors into the same frame. Illustrations accompany the material, offering a visual introduction to these widely varied beliefs.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in folklore and mythology
  • Readers curious about the origins of familiar customs and superstitions
  • Those who enjoy illustrated nonfiction organized by region

Themes

Folklore and mythologyCultural identitySuperstitions across regionsOrigins of everyday customs

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Book overview

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.

Inside you'll find:

  • Legends and cultural behaviors organized by region, so you can discover how cultural identity has impacted these beliefs over the years
  • Beautiful illustrations of these fascinating concepts
  • An analysis of how superstitions vary from country to country

Discover why superstitions have bewitched us for centuries with The Book of Superstitions. Fingers crossed you'll love this book!

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