The Dictionary Of Omens & Superstitions
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
From black cats crossing your path to the number thirteen, the beliefs that govern human behaviour across centuries and continents are as fascinating as they are enduring — and The Dictionary of Omens & Superstitions is the definitive compendium of these compelling phenomena. Compiled with meticulous care, this reference work catalogues hundreds of omens, portents, and superstitions drawn from cultures around the world, presenting each entry with clarity and depth, tracing the origins and evolution of beliefs that have shaped human thought from antiquity to the modern age. Philippa Waring brings an authoritative and scholarly hand to a subject that sits at the crossroads of folklore, anthropology, and cultural history, illuminating the profound human need to find meaning in the random and the unexplained. The work argues, implicitly yet powerfully, that superstition is not mere irrationality but a window into the collective psyche of civilisations. Arranged for ease of reference yet rich enough to reward cover-to-cover reading, this is an indispensable volume for anyone who has ever wondered why we touch wood, avoid walking under ladders, or shudder at the sight of a single magpie — and whether, perhaps, they should.
Author: Philippa Waring
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
From black cats crossing your path to the number thirteen, the beliefs that govern human behaviour across centuries and continents are as fascinating as they are enduring — and The Dictionary of Omens & Superstitions is the definitive compendium of these compelling phenomena. Compiled with meticulous care, this reference work catalogues hundreds of omens, portents, and superstitions drawn from cultures around the world, presenting each entry with clarity and depth, tracing the origins and evolution of beliefs that have shaped human thought from antiquity to the modern age. Philippa Waring brings an authoritative and scholarly hand to a subject that sits at the crossroads of folklore, anthropology, and cultural history, illuminating the profound human need to find meaning in the random and the unexplained. The work argues, implicitly yet powerfully, that superstition is not mere irrationality but a window into the collective psyche of civilisations. Arranged for ease of reference yet rich enough to reward cover-to-cover reading, this is an indispensable volume for anyone who has ever wondered why we touch wood, avoid walking under ladders, or shudder at the sight of a single magpie — and whether, perhaps, they should.