The book of superstitions [Book] : black cats, yellow flowers, broken mirrors, cracked sidewalks, and more cultural behaviors, & myths explained / by Shelby El Otmani.
"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."-- Amazon.
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