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A Dictionary of Superstitions (1989)

af Iona Opie, Moira Tatem (Forfatter)

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This is a fascinating dictionary covering the wide range of folk beliefs that have survived into our own age. Each superstition is illustrated by quotations tracing its development through the centuries. Entries tell of the traditional significance of animals, colours, days, and the elements; rituals to be observed at certain seasons or when faced with natural and unnatural occurrences; cures, taboos, and the uses to which people have put everyday objects in pursuit of good fortune or knowledge of the future.… (mere)

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The book should have been titled: Dictionary of British Superstitions, in which case, I would give it five stars. It is very well-sourced and intriguing, but it does not cover superstitions in toto. (

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andy85719 | Jan 5, 2016 |

Wholly entertaining treatise on superstitions from (mostly) the UK presumably designed to show how ridiculous superstitions are. (

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wrichard | Jun 29, 2013 |

Alphabetical listing of common and not-so-common superstitions from around Europe, illustrated by quotations that trace their development. Literary work, more for stricter reference than something to loan a teenaged girl interested in magic. (

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So I have heard, and do in part believe -- Hamlet

The whole Universitie of Doctors cannot roote these superstitious observations out of their minde. --John Melton

The superstitious follies of our country are almost eradicated. -- William Hayley

No one now likes to own a belief in evil spirits or witches, but considers it would be a pity to receive harm from neglecting so easy a precaution [as hanging up an old horseshoe]. -- George Roberts

I love folklore and all festering superstition -- E.M. Forster

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Preface -- The vast subject of 'superstitions', taken by us to include divinations, spells, charms, signs and omens, rituals, and taboos, has never before been systematically organized.

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