The book of superstitions : black cats, yellow flowers, broken mirrors, cracked sidewalks, and more cultural behaviors & myths explained
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El Otmani, Shelby,
Published
Nashville, TN : Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, [2023].
Edition
First edition.
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191 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
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Dolores County School-Public Library - DOLORHIGH - NONFICTION001.96 ELOn Shelf
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Folklore.
Mythology.
Superstition.

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Published
Nashville, TN : Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, [2023].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-189).
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"Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world's supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions. Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse of the evil eye. We all have a superstition or two. Unveil the origins of some of the most universal and little known superstitions that have influenced cultures around the world for centuries. Including beliefs that gained a foothold in African and European folklore, notions from ancient Greece, legends of the British Isles, and beyond, this is a captivating read for people of all ages and backgrounds"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

El Otmani, S. (2023). The book of superstitions: black cats, yellow flowers, broken mirrors, cracked sidewalks, and more cultural behaviors & myths explained (First edition.). Cider Mill Press Book Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

El Otmani, Shelby. 2023. The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors & Myths Explained. Cider Mill Press Book Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

El Otmani, Shelby. The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors & Myths Explained Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, 2023.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

El Otmani, Shelby. The Book of Superstitions: Black Cats, Yellow Flowers, Broken Mirrors, Cracked Sidewalks, and More Cultural Behaviors & Myths Explained First edition., Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, 2023.

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