{"product_id":"superstitions-folklore-myths-legends-the-origins-history-facts-of-popular-wives-tales-9781922531421","title":"Superstitions, Folklore, Myths \u0026 Legends - The Origins, History \u0026 Facts of Popular Wives' Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Scott Matthews\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Alex Gibbons\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Alex Gibbons\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Science - Folklore \u0026amp; Mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do we think that four leaf clovers and the number 7 are lucky? Where do the stories of Werewolves, Unicorns and Vampires come from? Is there any truth to Astrology, Palmistry or Cup Reading?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike many people you've probably used superstitions or phrases like \"touch wood\" without giving it a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun superstitions!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book we have curated the origins, history and facts for 88 of the most popular \u003cem\u003eSuperstitions, Folklore, Myths \u0026amp; Legends\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWe build our understanding of the emotional world through the myths and legends of our culture. We are all, in part, made of fairy tales\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eWill Storr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy you should never open an umbrella indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story of where the ouija board came from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the Bermuda Triangle is cursed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho Lady Luck is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy you shouldn't walk underneath a ladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eClick the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to discover the mysteries behind popular superstitions and old wives' tales.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46441586524311,"sku":"9781922531421","price":1123.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781922531421.webp?v=1769119450","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/superstitions-folklore-myths-legends-the-origins-history-facts-of-popular-wives-tales-9781922531421","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}