Strange Customs: The Supernatural And You
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What lies beneath the rituals, superstitions, and eerie practices that humanity has carried across centuries and continents? Strange Customs: The Supernatural and You by R. Brasch chronicles the fascinating and often unsettling origins of the world's most enduring supernatural beliefs and customs, guiding readers through a rich tapestry of folklore, taboo, and mystical tradition that spans cultures from every corner of the globe. With the curiosity of an anthropologist and the storytelling flair of a seasoned raconteur, Brasch uncovers why humans knock on wood, fear black cats, and consult the stars — revealing the deeply human need to impose meaning on an unpredictable universe. Brasch, a prolific author renowned for his accessible yet thoroughly researched approach to cultural history, presents each custom not as mere superstition but as a window into the collective psyche of civilisations past and present. His writing balances scholarly rigour with warm, engaging prose, making complex anthropological and religious concepts immediately accessible to the general reader. Strange Customs stands as a testament to the enduring power of belief — and leaves the reader wondering just how many of these ancient forces still quietly govern their own daily lives.
Author: R. Brasch
Format: Paperback
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What lies beneath the rituals, superstitions, and eerie practices that humanity has carried across centuries and continents? Strange Customs: The Supernatural and You by R. Brasch chronicles the fascinating and often unsettling origins of the world's most enduring supernatural beliefs and customs, guiding readers through a rich tapestry of folklore, taboo, and mystical tradition that spans cultures from every corner of the globe. With the curiosity of an anthropologist and the storytelling flair of a seasoned raconteur, Brasch uncovers why humans knock on wood, fear black cats, and consult the stars — revealing the deeply human need to impose meaning on an unpredictable universe. Brasch, a prolific author renowned for his accessible yet thoroughly researched approach to cultural history, presents each custom not as mere superstition but as a window into the collective psyche of civilisations past and present. His writing balances scholarly rigour with warm, engaging prose, making complex anthropological and religious concepts immediately accessible to the general reader. Strange Customs stands as a testament to the enduring power of belief — and leaves the reader wondering just how many of these ancient forces still quietly govern their own daily lives.