Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions
by David Pickering
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Cassell Dictionary of Superstitions
Here is an endlessly fascinating, alphabetically arranged collection of superstitions from folklore, tradition and cultures around the world, including why you should always put your left shoe on first and which day of the week is the luckiest.
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Sterling Publishers Co.Inc ( March 01, 1996 )
Item #: 22-1936
ISBN: 9780304345359
Product Dimensions: 6.125 x 9.25 x 0.76 inches
Product Weight: 19.0 ounces
Not great,or that bad.
October 30, 2009
The book is a mish-mash of superstitions and other cultural beliefs thrown in.A lot of Christian overtones.Not a Wiccan or pagan book.Written in the early 1970's,during the Vampire film craze.During 1973 alone,over a hundred and twenty films dealing with vampires were released,around the world.This book has little to say about 'Vampyres',the gothic painting on the cover is what caught my attention.
Reviewer: Magickalmerlin777
Rating by Shamoniel made me buy it
June 07, 2009
I am ordering this book because its got to be good if it offended a nitwit nit picker. Jeez, give up reading if you're that persnickety.
Reviewer: Angie
Let down
September 23, 2008
I thought this book would have superstition stories and tales but its more like a dream dictionary.
Reviewer: Jennifer A
It is what it is!
September 03, 2008
This book is exactly what you think its going to be. Keywords with definitions as to the different superstisions related to those words. Nothing more, nothing less. There are tons of things you might learn.
Reviewer: Kristal B
Hey SHAMONTIEL V.
June 26, 2008
Back then, anyone not white was colored. To "update" to a more PC "black" would alter the meaning. And the author didn't say it was considered a bad thing, only that it would BE. Some might consider it lucky. Dropping a spoon meant company coming soon, and no one says that's a bad thing!
Reviewer: Claudia C
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