{"product_id":"superstitions-a-handbook-of-folklore-myths-and-legends-from-9781577154648b","title":"Superstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends From Around the World (Mystical Handbook Series, Bk. 5)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAcross all cultures and spanning centuries, superstitions rooted in cultural legends and myths have formed and influenced daily life. \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eSuperstitions: A Handbook of Folklore, Myths, and Legends from around the World\u003c\/span\u003e explains how and why these legends and the associated behaviors behind them developed, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. In this definitive reference, you'll learn the fascinating and often bizarre histories of a comprehensive range of superstitions from around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor example, the belief that one will have seven years' bad luck if you break a mirror is said to come from the Romans, who were the first to create glass mirrors. And in Japanese culture, cutting your nails at night is thought to lead to a quick death because the two phrases sound similar. You'll also find out why some superstitions vary from culture to culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor instance, the \"unlucky\" number 13 is considered a bad omen in some countries, like the US, and \"lucky\" in other countries, like Italy-where the number 17 is considered unlucky. The information is organized by country, so you can easily investigate the popular superstitions linked to your own or other specific ethnic heritage or cultural identity. Satisfy your burning curiosity with this complete guide to superstitions, folklore, and myths.","brand":"Wellfleet Press","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42821977964624,"sku":"9781577154648B","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781577154648-l.jpg?v=1785885983","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/fr\/products\/superstitions-a-handbook-of-folklore-myths-and-legends-from-9781577154648b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}