Old Wives' Tales and Myths: The Meaning, Origins and Truth

By Dale Adams

Old wives' tales have their roots in the rich tradition of oral storytelling that has been passed down through generations. These tales were usually shared among women, creating a communal bond as they passed stories down to their children or exchanged them among peers. Their primary aim is not necessarily to enforce moral lessons but rather to communicate valuable lessons, clarify complex subjects and educate young members of the family, about various aspects of life.
Did you ever wonder where that old saying came from? What it meant and why it was passed downed from generation to generation? Explore the meaning and origins of some of the most popular old wives' tale: An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor AwayFeed A Cold, Starve A Fever A Rabbit's Foot Brings Good FortuneStepping On a Crack Breaks Your Mother's Back Eating Spicy Food Will Help Induce LaborA Black Cat Crossing Your Path Is Bad Luck Lightning Never Strikes the Same Place Twice A Person Dies in Their Dreams, You Die in Real Life Death Comes in ThreesA Cardinal is A Visiting Spirt Of A Love One

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DZ2TLKJ7
• ISBN13: 9798311877671
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"