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Drawn from the beloved mid-19th century novella by Nikolai Semyonovich Leskov
the actual existence of eternity
Radford uncover why catching a falling leaf in autumn is believed to stave off colds all winter and explain the traditional Norse mythological roots of kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas
These and similar flights of fancy were articles of faith in the twelfth century — the era of the fascinating Latin prose bestiary translated in this volume
Named a Book of the Year by the Times Literary Supplement
Encyclopedia of Superstitions Kurdish Drawn from the beloved mid-19thBy Edwin and Mona A. Radford Why is it said that breaking a mirror or walking under ladders will bring bad luck and misfortunate? Ever wonder why so many people throw salt over their shoulders after spilling it, or wish on shooting stars? The Encyclopedia of Superstitions holds the answers to these questions and more. This classic and captivating reference book catalogs the origins of hundreds of superstitious beliefs and includes a rich history of
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