The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions (häftad, eng)
The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions (häftad, eng)
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Explore the most fascinating superstitions from around the world and marvel at the impact they have on our present-day lives.
The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions sheds light on the impact that superstitions have on our global society at large, world history, the pop culture we consume, the art we create, and even the way we think about marriage, death, prosperity, self-protection, and luck, to name a fewNo matter where on Earth you live, superstitions have always been the infrastructure of societies since ancient times. They can be found in social rules of etiquette, in the vocabulary we communicate with, in rituals performed during holidays, in birthing rooms across time, at funerals, or just in our everyday habits.
These mysterious practices provide an essential source of comfort, safety, and control. Even more fascinating is that they have been used since time immemorial to explain the unexplained. Unpack the lore and origins of cultural superstitions and how they have persisted throughout many generations.
Discover how:
Beautiful illustrations further challenge the images your mind may have already held about the beliefs you instinctively carry throughout your lifeYou will be continually surprised and delighted by how superstitions not only define the bedrock of a culture but also demonstrate the nuanced ways in which we are all connected.
Unlock a world of wonders in The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions.
The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions sheds light on the impact that superstitions have on our global society at large, world history, the pop culture we consume, the art we create, and even the way we think about marriage, death, prosperity, self-protection, and luck, to name a fewNo matter where on Earth you live, superstitions have always been the infrastructure of societies since ancient times. They can be found in social rules of etiquette, in the vocabulary we communicate with, in rituals performed during holidays, in birthing rooms across time, at funerals, or just in our everyday habits.
These mysterious practices provide an essential source of comfort, safety, and control. Even more fascinating is that they have been used since time immemorial to explain the unexplained. Unpack the lore and origins of cultural superstitions and how they have persisted throughout many generations.
Discover how:
- Celtic fairies are behind our compulsion to knock on wood
- Norse mythology is responsible for our fear of the number 13
- Taylor Swift finds the number 13 to be lucky
- A quick death in Japan is thought to be ensured if you cut your toenails at night
- The evil eye is an important talisman in Jewish and Muslim cultures
- The meaning behind your birthstone can predict your personality
- Rabbits hold significance in some Asian and Indigenous cultures
- Finding a husband in Nebraska is as simple as 99 horses, a white mule, and a handshake
- Eating twelve grapes on New Year''s Eve in Spain and Central and South America can bring forth prosperity
Beautiful illustrations further challenge the images your mind may have already held about the beliefs you instinctively carry throughout your lifeYou will be continually surprised and delighted by how superstitions not only define the bedrock of a culture but also demonstrate the nuanced ways in which we are all connected.
Unlock a world of wonders in The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions.
The Wonderpedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy illustrated references on a range of intriguing topics, including archeological discoveries, world mythology, pop culture, global superstitions, and the fascinating stories behind signs and symbolsA cross-cultural exploration of what makes humans tick, this series magnifies the connective threads between us across time and geography and demystifies the surprising, confounding sides of life.
| Format | Häftad |
| Omfång | 256 sidor |
| Språk | Engelska |
| Förlag | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Utgivningsdatum | 2025-07-31 |
| ISBN | 9781577154624 |
Artikelnummer
3628052
EAN
9781577154624
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