Magpies & Red Skies: The enchanting origins of 100 superstitions

Hardback

Main Details

Title Magpies & Red Skies: The enchanting origins of 100 superstitions
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Willow Winsham
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 150
Category/GenreOccult studies
ISBN/Barcode 9781802791914
ClassificationsDewey:001.96
Audience
General
Illustrations 100 clr and b&w illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
Imprint Welbeck
Publication Date 1 September 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Find a penny, pick it up All day long you'll have good luck Whether hopping over cracks, saluting magpies or knocking on wood, we all seek good fortune through performing curious rituals. But is there ancient wisdom behind the folklore of superstition? In this exquisitely illustrated tour through thousands of years of tradition, Willow Winsham explores the mysterious origins behind 100 of the most intriguing superstitions from across the globe.

Author Biography

Willow Winsham is an author and historian specializing in witchcraft and folklore. She is the author ofEngland's Witchcraft Trials,Accused: British Witches Throughout History, and co-author ofTreasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers andTreasury of Folklore - Woodlands and Forests. Willow is co-founder of #Folklorethursday, the popular website and Twitter account that shares fascinating stories and traditions from around the world.