Popular Superstitions

By Charles Platt

Book Overview

""Popular Superstitions"" by Charles Platt is a comprehensive collection of various superstitions that have been prevalent throughout history. The book delves into the origins of these beliefs, their cultural significance, and how they have evolved over time. From the belief in ghosts and spirits to the practice of divination and the use of amulets and talismans, Platt explores the many facets of superstition and its impact on society. The book also examines the psychological and sociological factors that contribute to the persistence of superstition in modern times. With its engaging writing style and thorough research, ""Popular Superstitions"" offers a fascinating insight into the world of superstition and its enduring hold on human imagination.1925. Nearly everyone is more or less superstitious, nevertheless, ninety-nine persons out of a hundred will walk under a ladder. The nature and origin of this and many other superstitions of everyday life are explained in this book. Contents: what a strange thing is man; cult of the horseshoe; numbers and dates; animals; flowers, fruits and trees; colors; women, children and clothes; marriage; birth and death; fisherfolk, card players, actors and musicians; salt; sneezing; nursery rhymes and other oddments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162587008
• ISBN13: 9781162587004
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"